Play therapy is increasingly recognized as appropriate treatment for many multi-troubled children, including those who have experienced abuse. This book is designed to introduce child-centred play therapy to all professions involved in the care of such children. The author discusses the concept of play therapy and, with the use of case studies, addresses theoretical and practical issues to explain which children might benefit from play therapy, communication through toys and art-based activities, evaluation and termination of therapy, practical requirements for undertaking play therapy, counselling and liaison skills, "problem" areas which may surface in a therapy session and exploration of symbolism and the unconscious. This book is designed to be of interest to social workers, carers, playleaders in hospitals and health visitors.
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Höhe: 175 mm
Breite: 244 mm
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978-0-340-55396-1 (9780340553961)
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Part 1 Introduction: Toby; play and play therapy; children in society. Part 2 Play therapy in practice: referrals and the referral process; the first session; relating through roles, relationships and words; relating through objects, play-based activities and toys; relating through the plastic arts; hybrid play - Tony's play therapy; therapeutic stages and evaluation; terminating play therapy; some specific issues; child-centered play therapy groups. Part 3 The therapeutic role: the aspiring play therapist; counselling skills; allied practical considerations. Part 4 Contextual issues: historical and theoretical background to play therapy; the unconscious and symbolism; valedictory - children and play therapists. Appendices: play equipment; information sheets; reading lists; training opportunities in play therapy and allied disciplines; recording schedules.
