Play Therapy Techniques

Author: Charles E. Schaefer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0765703602
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
The second edition of Play Therapy Techniques includes seven new chapters in addition to the original twenty-four. These lively chapters expand the comprehensive scope of the book by describing issues involved in beginning and ending therapy, using metaphors, playing music and ball, and applying the renowned "Color Your Life" technique. The extensive selection of play techniques described in this book will add to the clinical repertoire of students and practitioners of child therapy and counseling. When used in combination with formal education and clinical supervision, Play Therapy Techniques, Second Edition, can be especially useful for developing treatment plans to address the specific needs of various clinical populations. Students and practitioners of child therapy and counseling, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and child life specialists will find this second of Play Therapy Techniques informative and clinically useful.

Learn to Play Therapy. Principles, Process and Practical Activities

Author: Karen Stagnitti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780994464798
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
This book provides the background, theoretical underpinnings and the process and principles of Learn to Play Therapy. Learn to Play Therapy has been developed and refined for over 25 years. This book is written for therapists who work with children aged 12 months to 8 years. It is a therapeutic approach for children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental difficulties, and children who find playing spontaneously, perplexing. Learn to Play Therapy focusses on building a child's ability to self-initiate spontaneous pretend play ability. Pretend play is associated with social competence, narrative, language, self-regulation, creativity and problem solving. The book is a complete revision of the first edition Learn to Play book which was published by Co-ordinates Publications. The second edition is 314 pages and includes 114 play activities, parent handouts, and a Play Background Checklist. A USB is provided with the book and contains the printable pages. Play assessment is the first step in Learn to Play Therapy as an understanding of a child's self-initiated pretend play ability informs which play activities to choose to begin the therapeutic process. The Pretend Play Enjoyment Developmental Checklist (Stagnitti, 2017) and the Child-Initiated Pretend Play Assessment 2 (Stagnitti, 2019) are recommended to be used with Learn to Play Therapy. The theoretical underpinnings of Learn to Play Therapy are informed by Axline, Vygotsky, and the neurobiology of play. The process and principles are explained in depth with Chapters 1 to 3 providing an unfolding explanation, starting with an overview and becoming more detailed across the three Chapters. This second edition also has a chapter on working with parents, questions and answers, and case studies. The play skills cover: engaging activities for those children who show no enjoyment or understanding of play; pre-pretend play activities for children who require therapy to begin on the very early levels of play; and the pretend play skills of sequences of play action, describing and explaining, object substitution, doll/teddy play, play scripts, role play, social pretend play, attributing properties and absent objects, problems in the play and predicting what will happen next. An extensive reference list is included.

Partners in Play

Author: Terry Kottman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119268966
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 428

Book Description
Play therapy expert Terry Kottman and her colleague Kristin Meany-Walen provide a comprehensive update to this spirited and fun text on integrating Adlerian techniques into play therapy. Clinicians, school counselors, and students will find this to be the definitive guide for using Adlerian strategies with children to foster positive growth and effective communication with their parents and teachers. After an introduction to the basics of the approach and the concepts of Individual Psychology, the stages of Adlerian play therapy are outlined through step-by-step instructions, detailed treatment plans, an ongoing case study, and numerous vignettes. In addition to presenting up-to-date information on trends in play therapy, this latest edition emphasizes the current climate of evidence-based treatment and includes a new chapter on conducting research in play therapy. Appendixes contain useful worksheets, checklists, and resources that can be easily integrated into practice. Additional resources related to this book can be found in the ACA Online Bookstore at www.counseling.org/publications/bookstore and supplementary material Here *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

Play Therapy

Author: Clair Mellenthin
Publisher: Pesi Publishing & Media
ISBN: 9781683731122
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 183

Book Description

Therapy Games

Author: Alanna Jones
Publisher: Rec Room Publishing
ISBN: 9780966234152
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this book, you will find 102 new and exciting ways to turn ordinary games into Therapy Games. Each game used in the book comes with five or more ways to make simple changes that create a new and unique therapeutic experience. In addition to the 102 game options, there's also a section on how playing the game itself without any changes can have therapeutic value. Turn the following games into various new Therapy Games: Apples to Apples; Operation; Taboo; Chutes and Ladders; Monopoly; Jenga; Let's Go Fishin; Jigsaw Puzzles; Cards and Dice; and more.

Play Therapy Activities

Author: Melissa LaVigne LCSW, RPT
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 164739127X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
Harness the power of play—101 creative ways for you and your child to bond, have fun, and so much more! What's the best way for children to relate to the world around them? Play! In this book, you'll find a collection of joyful activities that allow parents of children ages 3 to 9 to unlock the therapeutic benefits of play. From strengthening your bond to decreasing their screen dependency, Play Therapy Activities offers a variety of simple exercises that can help improve your child's behavior, impulse control, self-awareness, and more. New to the idea of play therapy? This parent-friendly guide offers a comprehensive overview of the practice, as well as advice for making sure you and your child get the most out of your experiences together. Play Therapy Activities provides: Open the play therapy toolbox—Discover how you can help your child hone certain skills and behaviors with arts and crafts, relaxation and breathing activities, and more. 101 Fun activities—Whether it's dancing, creating stories, or playing outside, discover on- and off-the-page activities (and tips!) for any number of occasions and moods. Play therapy revealed—Find out how and why play therapy is so effective, as well as the ways in which these activities can supplement actual play therapy. Bring fun and skill-building games home with Play Therapy Activities.

101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques

Author: Heidi Kaduson
Publisher: Jason Aronson
ISBN: 0765708000
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
Separated into seven categories for easy reference, the techniques within each chapter are applied to practice situations in a concise format for easy reference and use. The interventions illustrated include Storytelling, to enhance verbalizations in children; Expressive Art, to promote children's coping ability by using various art mediums; Game Play, to help children express themselves in a playful environment; Puppet Play, to facilitate the expression of conflicting emotions; Play Toys and Objects, to demonstrate the therapeutic use of various toys and objects in the playroom; Group Play, to offer methods and play techniques for use in group settings; and Other, to provide miscellaneous techniques that are useful in many settings. This book is a response to the evident need of clinicians for easy to use play therapy techniques. A welcome addition to the earlier collection, it is designed to help children enhance verbalization of feeling, manage anger, deal with loss and grief, and heal their wounds through the magic of play therapy. Clear and marvelously simple, this manual will be an invaluable addition to any professional's or student's library. A Jason Aronson Book

101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques

Author: Heidi Kaduson
Publisher: Jason Aronson
ISBN: 1461627168
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 453

Book Description
This book is an amazing resource for play therapy techniques. The contributors come from a diverse group including child-centered, cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, Jungian, psychodynamic, and prescriptive play therapy.

Play Therapy Activities for Mindfulness

Author: Melissa LaVigne LCSW, RPT
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1685397824
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
Help kids ages 3 to 9 cultivate mindfulness with the power of play Managing emotions and maintaining focus are critical skills for growing children—and they learn them best through mindful play. With fun games and exercises, Play Therapy Activities for Mindfulness helps children learn the skills they need to connect with themselves and others. 80 mindfulness activities—Practice mindfulness while having fun with activities that encourage kids to dance, experiment with food, play hide-and-seek, and more! Proven therapy techniques—Kids will learn impulse control, self-awareness, and emotional regulation using proven play therapy activities created by a registered therapist. Easy, guided instructions—Detailed activity instructions and tips for success make play therapy simple. Pick up this book today and teach kids mindfulness while they play.

Techniques in Adlerian Psychology

Author: Jon Carlson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781560325550
Category : Adlerian psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 520

Book Description
This volume traces the modern critical and performance history of this play, one of Shakespeare's most-loved and most-performed comedies. The essay focus on such modern concerns as feminism, deconstruction, textual theory, and queer theory.