Play Therapy: Basics and Beyond

by Terry Kottman, Jeffrey S. Ashby

Play Basics and Beyond is a comprehensive and insightful guide to the practice of play therapy. Presenting foundational and advanced skills with humor and fun, this book brings the practice of play therapy to life through real-life examples, interactive exercises, and thought-provoking reflections. For those new to play therapy or seeking to deepen their expertise, Play Basics and Beyond offers both a proven methodology and practice tools for counselors to connect with their child clients in deeply meaningful ways.

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Genres: Counselling, Psychology

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Mya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author did a through job introducing the concept of play therapy.

[Trevor · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview of play therapy but sparse on the practical activities to do with a child in treatment.