Play Therapy : A Non-Directive Approach for Children and Adolescents Paperback / softback
by Kate, BA(Oxon), DipSWK(Sussex) (Professor of Social Work, Centre for Social Work, University Wilson, Virginia (Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Director MA/Diploma in Non-directive Play Therapy, D Ryan
Paperback / softback
Description
This highly readable book provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical guide to non-directive play therapy, which is an effective and ethically sound method of helping troubled children and adolescents with their emotional difficulties.
It draws extensively on case material to guide practitioners through the intricacies of establishing and practising this therapeutic approach. Principles and background to the development of non-directive play therapy as a therapeutic methodAn updated theoretical framework for this approach, including symbolic play and its role in therapyEssential assessment, planning and practice issues and skillsWorking with children and their families systematicallyPlay therapy in statutory settingsPresenting therapeutic material in court proceedingsThis second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate recent theory, research and practice developments.
New issues addressed include: additional considerations when working with children in statutory settings, the integration of attachment theory within the book's Piagetian framework, using drawing, structured exercises and role play within a non-directive approach, and working with a wide variety of children's and adolescents' concerns.
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:300 pages
- Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
- Publication Date:16/11/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9780702027710
Information
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:300 pages
- Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
- Publication Date:16/11/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9780702027710
