A complete, comprehensive play therapy resource for mental health
professionals
Handbook of Play Therapy is the one-stop resource for play therapists
with coverage of all major aspects written by experts in the field. This
edition consolidates the coverage of both previous volumes into one
book, updated to reflect the newest findings and practices of the field.
Useful for new and experienced practitioners alike, this guide provides
a comprehensive introduction and overview of play therapy including,
theory and technique, special populations, nontraditional settings,
professional and contemporary issues. Edited by the founders of the
field, each chapter is written by well-known and respected academics and
practitioners in each topic area and includes research, assessment,
strategies, and clinical application. This guide covers all areas
required for credentialing from the Association for Play Therapy, making
it uniquely qualified as the one resource for certification preparation.
- Learn the core theories and techniques of play therapy
- Apply play therapy to special populations and in nontraditional
settings
- Understand the history and emerging issues in the field
- Explore the research and evidence base, clinical applications, and
more
Psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social
workers, and psychiatric nurses regularly utilize play therapy
techniques to facilitate more productive sessions and promote better
outcomes for patients. Handbook of Play Therapy provides the deep,
practical understanding needed to incorporate these techniques into
practice.
