101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques

by Heidi Gerard Kaduson, Charles E. Schaefer (Editor)

Building on children's natural inclinations to pretend and reenact, play therapy is widely used in the treatment of psychological problems in childhood. 101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques incorporates methods developed to elicit the best responses from children by therapists representing cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and other orientations, and selected for their practicality, specificity, and originality. Arranged for easy reference, each bearing a succinct description and targeted application, the interventions illustrated―including Fantasy, Storytelling, Expressive Arts, Game Play, Puppet Play, Play Toys and Objects, and Group Play―have been used with success to address such common problems as low self-esteem and unresolved fear and anger, as well as more serious difficulties arising from loss, abuse, and sexual trauma. All the contributors share the enthusiasm and respect of editors Kaduson and Schaefer for the special value of play therapy in reaching and healing young patients. Together, they have created an eclectic, accessible, and comprehensive resource for students and professionals that will also support parents seeking to open new lines of communication with their children.
A Jason Aronson Book

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Childrens, Nonfiction

420 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1997

Reviews

[Irina]

Pretty good book. Nice to get the imagination flowing. Definitely outdated, but an easy fun read for child therapists/teachers/parents.

[Susiane]

Its a good book with a lot of different activities that can be used. I wish the library had it so that I didnt have to buy it, but I hope to be able to use again with future clients. Its definitely a book that will come in handy if I continue doing family therapy in the future.

[Shareen Wornson]

I went to a workshop given by the author of this book and still use this book in my work. Really good stuff in here if you're working with kids!

[Gabriela]

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