Child-Centred Play Therapy, 2Ed

Summary:
The value of play therapy in treating disturbed and/or abused children is becoming increasingly recognised. This book introduces the concept of play therapy, using case studies to address a range of theoretical and practical issues, including the practical requirements for play therapy, the type of children that may benefit from it, problem areas, evaluation and counselling.



In this second edition the continued use of a case-study approach and the introduction of interactive learning exercises should combine to give the book a unique flavour. The new edition is a 25% revision and has been updated to include new material on play therapy with adults, legal aspects of therapy and a greater emphasis on counselling skills.

• New edition has been entirely revised and updated to take into account new legislation eg The Children's Act
• Takes an interactive approach with learning boxes, exercises and checklists at the end of each chapter
• Examines the role of focused work in child play therapy
• Interactive exercises provide a unique approach to understanding the needs of the child
• Highlighted learning points are illustrated by relevant case material
• The practical issues of play therapy are examined within a theoretical framework using a case study approach

Table of Contents:
Introductory - Toby
Play and play therapy
Children in Society
Play Therapy in Practice - Referrals and the referral process
The first session
Relating through roles, relationships and words
Relating through toys and play-based activities
Relating through the plastic arts
Hybrid play: Tim's play therapy
The therapeutic process and evaluation
Termination
Some specific issues
Child-centred play therapy groups
Part Three: The Therapeutic Role - The aspiring play therapist
Counselling skills
Allied practical considerations
Part Four: Contextual Issues - Historical and theoretical background to play therapy
The unconscious and symbolism
Valedictory: children and play therapists
Appendix 1 - Play Equipment
Appendix 2 - Recording schedules
References
Author and person index
Subject index.

Readership:
Child therapists, child psychologists, child guidance counsellors, social workers, psychotherapists, play leaders. Occupational therapists, special needs teachers. educational and clinical psychologis

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