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School-Based Play Therapy

Charles E Schaefer editor Athena A Drewes editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:9th Feb '10

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A thorough revision of the essential guide to using play therapy in schools

Fully updated and revised, School-Based Play Therapy, Second Edition presents an A-to-Z guide for using play therapy in preschool and elementary school settings. Coedited by noted experts in the field, Athena Drewes and Charles Schaefer, the Second Edition offers school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and teachers the latest techniques in developing creative approaches to utilize the therapeutic powers of play in schools.

The Second Edition includes coverage on how to implement a play therapy program in school settings; play-based prevention programs; individual play therapy approaches as well as group play; and play therapywith special populations, such as selectively mute, homeless, and autistic children. In addition, nine new chapters have been added with new material covering:

  • Cognitive-behavioral play therapy
  • Trauma-focused group work
  • Training teachers to use play therapy

Filled with illustrative case studies and ready-to-use practical techniques and suggestions, School-Based Play Therapy, Second Edition is an essential resource for all mental health professionals working in schools.

ISBN: 9780470371404

Dimensions: 244mm x 160mm x 41mm

Weight: 771g

528 pages

2nd edition