Short-Term Play Therapy for Children

About this book

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 childs 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.