Play Therapy Techniques

Play Therapy Techniques
ISBN-10
0765703602
ISBN-13
9780765703606
Category
Psychology
Pages
383
Language
English
Published
2002-01-01
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Authors
Charles E. Schaefer, Donna M. Cangelosi

Description

The second edition of Play Therapy Techniques includes seven new chapters in addition to the original twenty-four. These lively chapters expand the comprehensive scope of the book by describing issues involved in beginning and ending therapy, using metaphors, playing music and ball, and applying the renowned "Color Your Life" technique. The extensive selection of play techniques described in this book will add to the clinical repertoire of students and practitioners of child therapy and counseling. When used in combination with formal education and clinical supervision, Play Therapy Techniques, Second Edition, can be especially useful for developing treatment plans to address the specific needs of various clinical populations. Students and practitioners of child therapy and counseling, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and child life specialists will find this second of Play Therapy Techniques informative and clinically useful.

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