{"product_id":"game-play-therapeutic-use-of-childhood-games-9780471362562","title":"Game Play: Therapeutic Use of Childhood Games","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Play: Therapeutic Use of Childhood Games\u003c\/strong\u003e by Schaefer, Charles E.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780471362562.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited revision of the only book on game play available for mental health professionals\n\nNot only is play a pleasurable, naturally occurring behavior found in humans, it is also a driving force in our development. As opposed to the unstructured play often utilized in psychotherapy, game playing invokes more goal-directed behavior, carries the benefits of interpersonal interaction, and can perform a significant role in the adaptation to ones environment.\n\nThis landmark, updated edition of Game Play explores the advantages of using games in clinical- and school-based therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents. This unique book shows how playing games can promote socialization, encourage the development of identity and self-esteem, and help individuals master anxiety-while setting the stage for deeper therapeutic intervention in subsequent sessions.\n\nGame Play\nTherapeutic Use of Childhood Games\nSecond Edition\n\nFeatures:\n* New chapters on games in family therapy and games for specific disorders\n* Techniques and strategies for using game play to enhance communication, guidance, and relationships with clients\n* The different types of therapeutic games, elaborating on their various clinical applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964752654389,"sku":"ByrdShop_0471362565","price":58.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780471362562_46900fb4-ee23-4680-b5f5-e0fa1d3d4615.jpg?v=1781202101","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/game-play-therapeutic-use-of-childhood-games-9780471362562","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}