Child-Centered Play Therapy

Child-Centered Play Therapy
ISBN-10
1606239031
ISBN-13
9781606239032
Category
Psychology
Pages
236
Language
English
Published
2011-02-18
Publisher
Guilford Press
Authors
Risë VanFleet, Andrea E. Sywulak, Cynthia Caparosa Sniscak

Description

Highly practical, instructive, and authoritative, this book vividly describes how to conduct child-centered play therapy. The authors are master clinicians who explain core therapeutic principles and techniques, using rich case material to illustrate treatment of a wide range of difficulties. The focus is on nondirective interventions that allow children to freely express their feelings and take the lead in solving their own problems. Flexible yet systematic guidelines are provided for setting up a playroom; structuring sessions; understanding and responding empathically to children's play themes, including how to handle challenging behaviors; and collaborating effectively with parents.

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