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101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques

A practical guide to enhance children's emotional expression

Charles Schaefer editor Heidi Kaduson editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jason Aronson Publishers

Published:22nd Jun '10

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This manual offers a rich collection of play therapy techniques, including storytelling and expressive art, to enhance children's emotional expression and coping skills.

In 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques, readers will find a comprehensive guide divided into seven distinct categories for easy navigation. Each chapter presents practical techniques that can be directly applied in various therapeutic situations. This structured approach ensures that clinicians can quickly reference and utilize these interventions in their practice. The techniques covered are not only diverse but also tailored to enhance children’s emotional expression and coping skills.

The interventions illustrated in this book include engaging methods like Storytelling, which aids in improving verbalization among children. Expressive Art encourages children to explore their emotions through different artistic mediums, while Game Play provides a playful backdrop for self-expression. Puppet Play serves as a unique tool for children to articulate conflicting emotions, and the use of Play Toys and Objects demonstrates the therapeutic potential of various items found in the playroom. Additionally, Group Play offers insights into effective techniques for group settings, along with a section labeled Other for miscellaneous yet valuable strategies.

Designed to meet the needs of clinicians, 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques is a vital resource for professionals and students alike. It addresses crucial therapeutic goals such as enhancing emotional expression, managing anger, coping with loss and grief, and promoting healing through the transformative power of play. This manual is an essential addition to any library, offering clear and accessible guidance for those working with children in therapeutic contexts.

This book should be in the libraries of all clinicians who seek variety and creativity in their work with children. 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques spans art, games, puppetry, toys, and group play to suggest powerful but practical tools for therapists. Because of the wealth of techniques offered in this book, it is guaranteed to hold something of value for each of its readers. I endorse this volume 101 times over. -- Janine S. Shelby, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Can there REALLY be 101 MORE favorite and MEANINGFUL play therapy techniques? The answer is yes—for the book editors have selected ones that are more than contributors' favorites. They are techniques that will either provide play therapists with variations on basic methods for use with children who present difficult challenges to the therapist, or offer some entirely new directions. The insightful introductions and rationales provided by the contributors are worth reading in their own right. Readers should find their knowledge base enriched and their application repertoire expanded. -- Louise Guerney, PhD, RPT-S, National Institute of Relationship Enhancement, Bethesda, MD
As if 101 Play Therapy Techniques weren't enough, here are 101 More Play Therapy Techniques to apply, adapt, and easily implement in a variety of settings. The user-friendly format allows busy professionals quick access to a plethora of play therapy techniques that can be used with children of all ages. This book will not become a dust collector on a bookshelf but rather a rich resource offering new and innovative play therapy techniques. Way to go, Kaduson and Schaefer! -- M. Kay Hannah, PhD, Michigan State University School of Social Work, Life Guidance Services
Psychotherapists will find this packed with key ideas and useful applications. * Midwest Book Review *

ISBN: 9780765708007

Dimensions: 233mm x 156mm x 28mm

Weight: 717g

470 pages