An integrative approach to play therapy blending varioustherapeutic treatment models and techniques
Reflecting the transition in the field of play therapy from a"one size fits all" approach to a more eclectic framework thatintegrates more than one perspective, Integrative Play Therapyexplores methods for blending the best theories and treatmenttechniques to resolve the most common psychological disorders ofchildhood.
Edited by internationally renowned leaders in the field, thisbook is the first of its kind to look at the use of amulti-theoretical framework as a foundation for practice.
With discussion of integrative play treatment of childrenpresenting a wide variety of problems and disorders--includingaggression issues, the effects of trauma, ADHD, anxiety,obsessive-compulsive disorders, social skills deficits, medicalissues such as HIV/AIDS, and more--the book provides guidanceon:
* Play and group therapy approaches
* Child-directed play therapy with behavior management trainingfor parents
* Therapist-led and child-led play therapies
* Cognitive-behavioral therapy with therapeutic storytelling andplay therapy
* Family therapy and play therapy
* Bibliotherapy within play therapy
An essential resource for all mental health professionalslooking to incorporate play therapy into treatment, IntegrativePlay Therapy reveals unique flexibility in integrating theory andtechniques, allowing practitioners to offer their clients the besttreatment for specific presenting problems.
Athena A. Drewes
Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology Educational & School Psychology Erziehungs- u. Schulpsychologie Klinische Psychologie / Kinder u. Jugendliche Psychologie Psychology