Earn non-contact continuing education credit by completing book tests based on play therapy publications.
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Some of the most rewarding work a therapist can do is help a child
recover from a traumatic event. But where to begin? A growing body of
play therapy literature offers many specific techniques and a variety of
theoretical models; however, many therapists are still searching for a
comprehensive model of treatment that incorporates solid theoretical
constructs with effective play therapy interventions.
Clinicians
have long recognized that trauma therapy is not just a matter of
techniques but a journey with a beginning, middle, and end. In a
pioneering contribution to the field, Play Therapy with Traumatized Children: A Prescriptive Approach,
the author codifies the process in her model, Flexibly Sequential Play
Therapy (FSPT). Integrating non-directive and directive approaches, this
components-based model allows for the uniqueness of each child to be
valued while providing a safe, systematic journey towards trauma
resolution. The FSPT model demystifies play-based trauma treatment by
outlining the scope and sequence of posttraumatic play therapy and
providing detailed guidance for clinicians at each step of the process.
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While many books and current research in the field of child psychotherapy focus on typical psychiatric conditions faced by children and the associated treatments for those conditions, there is a paucity of information on treating vulnerable demographics and unique child populations. These include, but are not limited to, children affected by natural disasters, complex trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Play Therapy with Vulnerable Populations: No Child Forgotten provides the latest research-supported, play-based interventions for clinicians to utilize with these children. This book encourages the reader through real-world application case studies to honor the significance of the therapeutic relationship and balance humanism and therapeutic warmth with evidence-based practices.
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This first edition book provides a comparison of play therapy theories in the areas of basic tenets, toy selection, role of the therapist, process of therapy, setting of limits, parent involvement, and assessment. Unique chapters on ethics, law, culture, diagnosis and assessment make this title a complete text for the basic course in play therapy and as a foundation for advanced play technique courses. The book is illustrated with over 70 pictures of children and play therapists in a variety of play settings, including a large empty classroom to specially designed playrooms. Counselors in K-12 school settings and other agencies.
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Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship is the newest
incarnation of Garry Landreth’s comprehensive text on creating
therapeutic relationships with children through play. It details the
Child-Centered Play Therapy model, which stresses the importance of
understanding the child’s world and perspective. This approach
facilitates the play therapy process while allowing therapist and client
to fully connect. Professors who have taught a course based on the
previous edition will be pleased to find the core message intact, but
updated with a significant body of recent research.
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Illustrating the power of play for helping children overcome a wide variety of worries, fears, and phobias, this book provides a toolkit of play therapy approaches and techniques. Coverage encompasses everyday fears and worries in 3- to 12-year-olds as well as anxiety disorders and posttraumatic problems. Leading practitioners describe their approaches step by step and share vivid illustrative case material. Each chapter also summarizes the research base for the interventions discussed. Key topics include adapting therapy to each child's developmental level, engaging reluctant or less communicative clients, and involving parents in treatment.
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Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders explores the most recognized, researched, and practical methods for using play therapy with the increasing number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and shows clincians how to integrate these methods into their practices. Using a diverse array of play-based approaches, the book brings together the voices of researchers and practicing clinicians who are successfully utilizing play and play-based interventions with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. It also examines the neurobiological underpinnings of play in children on the autism spectrum and the overall effect of play on neuro-typical and neuro-atypical development. Finally, through careful integration of theory with real-world clinical case application, each chapter also shows clinicians how to incorporate a particular treatment approach and make it a viable and effective part of their work with this challenging clinical population.
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From leading expert Eliana Gil, this book provides child clinicians with essential knowledge and tools for evaluating and working with posttraumatic play. Such play, which is often repetitive and disturbing, may help resolve traumatic experiences--but can also become toxic. The book guides the clinician to determine what is going on with a given child and intervene sensitively and effectively. Evocative case material is interwoven with up-to-date information on the developmental impact of trauma and ways to facilitate children's natural reparative capacities. A reproducible assessment checklist to help clinicians differentiate between useful and dangerous posttraumatic play can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
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This book helps practitioners choose from the broad range of play
therapy approaches to create a comprehensive treatment plan that meets
the individual needs of each child. From leaders in the field, the
volume provides a flexible roadmap for assessment, case formulation, and
intervention for frequently encountered psychological disorders and
adversities. The focus is creating a unique therapy "prescription" that
is tailored to the child's presenting problems as well as his or her
strengths, challenges, and developmental level. Contributors present
up-to-date knowledge on each clinical problem, describe practices that
have been shown to be effective, and share vivid illustrations of work
with 3- to 16-year-olds and their parents.
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Sandra W. Russ reviews the theory and research on pretend play and creativity, arguing that pretend play in childhood provides a foundation for adult creativity. She describes cognitive and affective processes involved in play and creativity, as well as the possible evolutionary purposes of play and its cultural variations.
In particular, she highlights the importance of pretend play in helping children to access emotional memories and fantasies and presents interventions designed to encourage children’s creativity.
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Written by a leading child
psychologist, this clearly written and practical book provides a
template for interpreting change and meaning in children's lives through
their play activity. It shows how each child's pattern of play has a
distinct profile of measurable features. These can be identified - and
can be used to assess the child's development.
The processes of
change that a child goes through and the different kinds of play
profiles are clearly illustrated with examples from real life. This will
be a useful resource for all professionals who work with children and
are looking to support their development through a deeper understanding
of their inner experiences, including family therapists, educational
psychologists, special needs teachers, play therapists and child care
social workers.
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