Play therapy : basics and beyond / Terry Kottman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kottman, Terry, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Play therapy.

Psychotherapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (366 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, Virginia : American Counseling Association, [2011]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Written for use in play therapy and child counseling courses, this extraordinarily practical text provides a detailed examination of basic and advanced play therapy concepts and skills and guidance on when and how to use them. Kottman's multitheoretical approach and wealth of explicit techniques are also helpful for clinicians who want to gain greater insight into children's minds and enhance therapeutic communication through the power of play. After a discussion of the basic concepts and logistical aspects of play therapy, Kottman illustrates commonly used play therapy skills and more advan

Contents:

Introduction to play therapy

History of play therapy

Theoretical approaches to play therapy

Logistical aspects of play therapy

Tracking

Restating content

Reflecting feelings

Setting limits

Returning responsibility to the child

Dealing with questions

Integration of basic skills : the art of play therapy

Recognizing and communicating through metaphors

Advanced play therapy skills

Working with parents and teachers

Professional issues in play therapy.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-328) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-119-02599-0

1-119-02639-3

OCLC:

897448931