Play therapy techniques / edited by Charles E. Schaefer and Donna M. Cangelosi.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schaefer, Charles E.

Cangelosi, Donna M.

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Series:

Child therapy series.

Child therapy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children.

Play Therapy--methods.

Child.

Play therapy--Methodology.

Play therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Play Therapy--methods.

Child.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (400 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing(US), 2002.

Place of Publication:

Northvale, N.J. : Jason Aronson, ©2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Preface; 1: Introduction; Part I: Beginning and Ending Phases of Play Therapy; 2: Beginning Sessions of Child Therapy; 3: Using Play and Art Techniques During the Ending Phase of Treatment; Part II: Symbolic Play Techniques; 4: The Play-Interview; 5: Structured Play Therapy; 6: The Use of Two Houses in Play Therapy; 7: Using Puppets for Assessment; 8: Finger Puppets and Mask Making; 9: Costume Play Therapy; 10: Metaphoric Stories; 11: Use of the Telephone in Play Therapy; 12: Block Play

Part III: Play Techniques Using Natural Media13: Sand Play; 14: Water Play*; 15: The Use of Food in Therapy; 16: Mud and Clay; Part IV: Drawing and Art Techniques in Play Therapy; 17: Finger Painting; 18: The Squiggle-Drawing Game; 19: The Emotional Barometer; Part V: Storytelling, Role Playing, and Other Techniques; 20: The Color-Your-life Technique; 21: Mutual Storytelling; 22: Creative Characters; 23: Role Playing; 24: Relaxation Training for Children; 25: Music Play Therapy; 26: Use of Ball Play; 27: Tote-Bag Play Therapy; Part VI: Board Games; 28: Checkers; 29: Chess

Part VII: Electronic Games in Play Therapy30: Nintendo Games; 31: High-Tech Play Therapy; Credits; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

979-82-16-43682-9

1-4617-3152-6

1-299-13947-7

OCLC:

606776964