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Short-term play therapy for children

Contributor(s): Publication details: New York : Guilford Press, c2015Edition: 3rd edDescription: xvi, 384pISBN:
  • 9781462527847
  • 9781462520275
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • WS 350.2
Summary: Illustrated with rich case examples, this widely used practitioner resource and text presents a range of play approaches that facilitate healing in a shorter time frame. Leading play therapists from diverse theoretical orientations show how to tailor brief interventions to each child's needs. Individual, family, and group treatment models are described and clinical guidelines are provided. Chapters demonstrate ways to rapidly build alliances with children, adolescents, and their caregivers; plan treatment for frequently encountered clinical problems; and get the most out of play materials and techniques. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research and clinical developments. *Chapters on additional approaches: Theraplay, combined art and play therapy, Gestalt play therapy, animal-assisted play therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, Floortime, and more. *Chapters on additional clinical problems: grief, sexual behavior problems, and autism spectrum disorder.
List(s) this item appears in: Stenhouse Library - Your Health Collection
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Item type Home library Class number Status Date due Barcode
Book CEME Library (NELFT) Shelves WS780 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available NE12316
Book Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves WS 350.4 KAD (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 15083
Book South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves WS 350.2 SHO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 022891

Illustrated with rich case examples, this widely used practitioner resource and text presents a range of play approaches that facilitate healing in a shorter time frame. Leading play therapists from diverse theoretical orientations show how to tailor brief interventions to each child's needs. Individual, family, and group treatment models are described and clinical guidelines are provided. Chapters demonstrate ways to rapidly build alliances with children, adolescents, and their caregivers; plan treatment for frequently encountered clinical problems; and get the most out of play materials and techniques.

New to This Edition
*Incorporates the latest research and clinical developments.
*Chapters on additional approaches: Theraplay, combined art and play therapy, Gestalt play therapy, animal-assisted play therapy, child-parent relationship therapy, Floortime, and more.
*Chapters on additional clinical problems: grief, sexual behavior problems, and autism spectrum disorder.

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