Play Therapy: Basics and Beyond./ Terry Kottman

By:

Kottman, Terry

Material type: Text

TextSeries: JungianDescription: 343 pISBN:

1556201869

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DDC classification:

615.85153 KOT

Summary: Written for use in play therapy and child counseling courses, this extraordinarily practical text provides a detailed examination of basic and advanced play therapy concepts and skills and guidance on when and how to use them. Kottman's multitheoretical approach and wealth of explicit techniques are also helpful for clinicians who want to gain greater insight into children's minds and enhance therapeutic communication through the power of play. After a discussion of the basic concepts and logistical aspects of play therapy, Kottman illustrates commonly used play therapy skills such as tracking, reflecting feelings, setting limits, and returning responsibility to the child. She then describes more advanced skills, including communicating through metaphors, storytelling, and art techniques. A new chapter on working with parents and teachers is introduced in this edition to increase the effectiveness of play therapy. Practice exercises and "Questions to Ponder" throughout the text facilitate the skill-building and self-examination process, and a final chapter on professional concerns addresses important issues facing mental health professionals who practice play therapy. The book is divided into 3 parts: (1) Basic Concepts; (2) Basic Skills; and (3) Advanced Skills and Concepts. Appended are: (1) Selected References on Different Theoretical Orientations to Play Therapy; (2) An Explanation of Play Therapy: Handout for Parents; (3) Selected Resources Related to Play Therapy With Culturally Diverse Children; and (4) Play Therapy Certification/Registration. [For the "Play Therapy: Basics and Beyond. First Edition", see ed453471.].

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Takes a multitheoretical approach to play therapy and details basic and advanced techniques in therapeutic communication with children. Interventions described involve the use of metaphors, art techniques, and role play with children to help build strong rapport and positive interpersonal connections. Examples of each technique illustrate how skills can be used most effectively. Useful as a text for play therapy or child counseling classes. Kottman founded a training center for play therapists and other counselors. Before retirement, she was a professor of counselor education at the University of North Texas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Written for use in play therapy and child counseling courses, this extraordinarily practical text provides a detailed examination of basic and advanced play therapy concepts and skills and guidance on when and how to use them. Kottman's multitheoretical approach and wealth of explicit techniques are also helpful for clinicians who want to gain greater insight into children's minds and enhance therapeutic communication through the power of play. After a discussion of the basic concepts and logistical aspects of play therapy, Kottman illustrates commonly used play therapy skills such as tracking, reflecting feelings, setting limits, and returning responsibility to the child. She then describes more advanced skills, including communicating through metaphors, storytelling, and art techniques. A new chapter on working with parents and teachers is introduced in this edition to increase the effectiveness of play therapy. Practice exercises and "Questions to Ponder" throughout the text facilitate the skill-building and self-examination process, and a final chapter on professional concerns addresses important issues facing mental health professionals who practice play therapy. The book is divided into 3 parts: (1) Basic Concepts; (2) Basic Skills; and (3) Advanced Skills and Concepts. Appended are: (1) Selected References on Different Theoretical Orientations to Play Therapy; (2) An Explanation of Play Therapy: Handout for Parents; (3) Selected Resources Related to Play Therapy With Culturally Diverse Children; and (4) Play Therapy Certification/Registration. [For the "Play Therapy: Basics and Beyond. First Edition", see ed453471.].

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Acknowledgments (p. xi)
Preface (p. xiii)
About the Author (p. xix)
Part 1 Basic Concepts
Chapter 1. Introduction to Play Therapy (p. 3)
Therapeutic Powers of Play (p. 4)
What Personal Qualities Does a Play Therapist Need? (p. 12)
Who Is an Appropriate Client for Play Therapy? (p. 13)
Paradigm Shift From Talk to Play (p. 20)
Practice Exercises (p. 20)
Questions to Ponder (p. 21)
Chapter 2. History of Play Therapy (p. 23)
Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Play Therapy (p. 24)
Structured Play Therapy (p. 25)
Relationship Play Therapy (p. 26)
Nondirective, Client-Centered Play Therapy (p. 27)
Limit-Setting Therapy (p. 28)
Theories Designed for Working With Children Who Have Attachment Issues (p. 28)
Play Therapy Approaches Based on Theories Developed to Work With Adults (p. 29)
Play Therapy Approaches Based on Integrating Several Different Theories (p. 31)
Short-Term, Time-Limited Play Therapy (p. 33)
Eclectic Prescriptive Play Therapy (p. 34)
Questions to Ponder (p. 34)
Chapter 3. Theoretical Approaches to Play Therapy (p. 37)
Adlerian Play Therapy (p. 38)
Child-Centered Play Therapy (p. 43)
Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy (p. 48)
Ecosystemic Play Therapy (p. 53)
Gestalt Play Therapy (p. 60)
Psychodynamic Play Therapy (p. 66)
Theraplay (p. 70)
Eclectic Prescriptive Play Therapy (p. 75)
Questions to Ponder (p. 77)
Part 2 Basic Skills
Chapter 4. Logistical Aspects of Play Therapy (p. 81)
Setting Up a Space for Therapy (p. 82)
Choosing and Arranging Toys (p. 84)
Explaining the Play Therapy Process (p. 87)
The Initial Session (p. 94)
Ending a Session (p. 96)
Assessing Patterns in the Child's Play (p. 98)
Writing Session Reports (p. 106)
Termination (p. 108)
Questions to Ponder (p. 110)
Chapter 5. Tracking (p. 113)
How to Track (p. 114)
Monitoring Children's Reactions to Tracking (p. 115)
Applications in Different Theoretical Orientations (p. 117)
Examples of Tracking (p. 118)
Practice Exercises (p. 119)
Questions to Ponder (p. 120)
Chapter 6. Restating Content (p. 123)
How to Restate Content (p. 124)
Focus of Restatements (p. 125)
Influencing Children by Using Restatement of Content (p. 125)
Monitoring Children's Reactions to Restating Content (p. 126)
Applications in Different Theoretical Orientations (p. 127)
Examples of Restating Content (p. 127)
Practice Exercises (p. 130)
Questions to Ponder (p. 132)
Chapter 7. Reflecting Feelings (p. 133)
How to Reflect Feelings (p. 134)
What to Reflect (p. 135)
Monitoring Children's Responses to Reflection of Feelings (p. 141)
Expanding Feeling Concepts and Vocabulary (p. 142)
Applications in Different Theoretical Orientations (p. 143)
Examples of Reflecting Feelings (p. 144)
Practice Exercises (p. 146)
Questions to Ponder (p. 148)
Chapter 8. Setting Limits (p. 149)
What to Limit (p. 152)
When to Limit (p. 158)
Practical Considerations in Limiting (p. 159)
Styles of Limiting (p. 161)
Examples of Limit Setting (p. 167)
Practice Exercises (p. 171)
Questions to Ponder (p. 174)
Chapter 9. Returning Responsibility to the Child (p. 177)
When to Return Responsibility to the Child (p. 178)
How to Return Responsibility to the Child (p. 179)
When Not to Return Responsibility to the Child (p. 182)
Applications in Different Theoretical Orientations (p. 184)
Examples of Returning Responsibility to the Child (p. 185)
Practice Exercises (p. 190)
Questions to Ponder (p. 191)
Chapter 10. Dealing With Questions (p. 193)
The Nature of Children's Questions in Play Therapy (p. 194)
Types of Responses (With Examples) (p. 197)
Practice Exercises (p. 205)
Questions to Ponder (p. 207)
Chapter 11. Integration of Basic Skills: The Art of Play Therapy (p. 209)
Deciding When to Use a Skill (p. 210)
Integrating Skills (With Examples) (p. 215)
Practice Exercises (p. 221)
Questions to Ponder (p. 223)
Part 3 Advanced Skills and Concepts
Chapter 12. Recognizing and Communicating Through Metaphors (p. 227)
Recognizing Metaphors (p. 228)
Understanding the Meaning of Metaphors in Play Therapy (p. 229)
Using the Child's Metaphor to Communicate With the Child (p. 232)
Monitoring the Child's Reaction to Using the Metaphor (p. 233)
Examples of Using the Child's Metaphor to Communicate (p. 235)
Practice Exercises (p. 238)
Questions to Ponder (p. 240)
Chapter 13. Advanced Play Therapy Skills (p. 243)
Metacommunication (p. 244)
Therapeutic Metaphors (p. 249)
Mutual Storytelling (p. 257)
Role-Playing/Engaging in Play With the Child (p. 265)
Practice Exercises (p. 271)
Questions to Ponder (p. 276)
Chapter 14. Professional Issues in Play Therapy (p. 279)
Public Awareness of Play Therapy (p. 280)
Managed Health Care (p. 280)
Research Support for Play Therapy Efficacy (p. 283)
Interventions for Specific Children (p. 284)
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity (p. 286)
Professional Identity (p. 290)
Advice to Beginning Play Therapists (p. 294)
Practice Exercises (p. 296)
Questions to Ponder (p. 298)
Appendix A. Selected References on Different Theoretical Orientations to Play Therapy (p. 299)
Appendix B. An Explanation of Play Therapy: Handout for Parents (p. 305)
Appendix C. Information About Play Therapy Certification/Registration (p. 307)
References (p. 311)
Index (p. 335)