Turn The Page For Play Therapy Activities & CD

by Michele Neace Page & Joy A. Wilson (2008, MarCo Products, 29.95)
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A compilation of activities on various topics that give children the opportunity, among other things, to better communicate, build self-esteem and reduce stress. The included CD allows for easy reproduction of all reproducibles in black and white as well as in color, where appropriate. These fun-to-present activities will encourage your clients to communicate more freely and give you insight into their thoughts and behaviors. Grades 2-5. [8.5” x 11”...144 pages]

A Child's First Book About Play Therapy

by Marc Nemiroff, et al. (1990, Magination Press, 5.95)
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What is play therapy? What happens in a session? Beginning therapy for a child and parent is a time of curiosity, questions, and worry. "Play Therapy" is designed to answer the questions that children have about therapy in words and images that 4- to 7-year-olds can understand. Issues are addressed in simple language with many illustrations. [8.5” x 11”...60 pages]

Cultural Issues in Play Therapy

Edited by Eliana Gil & Athena Drews (2004, Guilford, 25.00)
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Helping therapists hone their skills for working with diverse children and families, this unique volume looks at play therapy through a multicultural lens. [6.5” x 9.5”...216 pages]

Partners in Play: An Adlerian Approach to Play Therapy

by Terry Kottman (2003, Am. Counseling Assoc., 48.95)
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Straightforward, practical, and on the mark, this handbook gives step-by-step instruction on using play therapy with children in school and private practice settings. The second edition builds on the fundamental instruction of the first edition and supplies play therapists with the necessary tools to strengthen therapeutic work with children-especially those with problematic attitudes-their parents, and their teachers and to engage them all in making changes that will benefit the client. [6” x 9”...379 pages]

Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship, Second Edition

by Garry Landreth (2002, Acc. Development, 44.95/hardback)
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The author maintains that children are quite capable of teaching adults about themselves if adults are willing, patient, and open to learning. Children are personalities in their own right and experience feelings and reactions independent of significant adults in their lives. The problems children experience do not exist apart from the persons they are. If you are using play in your counseling, this collection of techniques and insights will prove to be invaluable. [6” x 9”...375 pages]

Play Therapy Basics and Beyond

by Terry Kottman (2001, Am. Counseling Assoc., 48.95)
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Basic and advanced play therapy concepts and skills are discussed in this compelling book. Kottman’s multitheoretical approach and the abundance of specific, tested techniques are particularly helpful for counselors who want to learn new skills to enhance their therapeutic communication with children. Interventions include using metaphors, art techniques, and role play with children to help build strong rapport and positive interpersonal connections. Multiple examples of each technique and numerous exercises are provided to clearly illustrate how the skills can be used most effectively with children. This is an ideal text for introductory play therapy or child counseling classes. [6” x 9”...343 pages]

Directive Group Play Therapy: 60 Structured Games for the Treatment of ADHD, Low Self-Esteem and Traumatized Children

by Norma Leben (1997, Morning Glory Treatment Center, 27.95/spiral)
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This popular book boasts 60 tried-and-true structured games. Each has a set of clear objectives, simple instructions, guidelines for the facilitator, and a supplies list using common products. They range from fast-paced academic games to more creative ones. Through these carefully designed games, children learn healthy interaction, cognitive/academic skills, creativity, and good values. [8.5” x 11”...96 pages]

Innovations in Play Therapy: Issues, Process, and Special Populations

by Garry Landreth (2001, Brunner-Routledge, 38.95)
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A compilation of discussions on current and pressing issues in play therapy. It covers such timely topics as: traumatized children in a crisis situation, special populations and their special needs, short-term group play therapy, play as a diagnostic tool, legal and ethical issues, and much more. The focus is all based upon an unwavering belief in the healing capacity of play therapy. [6” x 9”...369 pages]

Short-Term Play Therapy for Children: Second Edition

Edited by Heidi Kaduson & Charles Schaefer (2006, Guilford, 39.00/hardback)
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This highly practical book presents current developments in play therapy, including innovative applications for helping children and their families deal with homelessness, parental divorce, maltreatment and abuse, social aggression, natural disasters, and other challenges. [6.5” x 9”...388 pages]

Healing Power of Play: Working with Abused Children

by Eliana Gil (1991, Guilford, 26.00)
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This book describes how therapists can both facilitate constructive play therapy and intervene in posttraumatic play to help children who have been traumatized by abuse or neglect achieve a positive resolution. To help clinicians translate theory into daily practice, the book presents six detailed clinical vignettes that offer step-by-step guidelines for assessment and intervention in different situations of abuse or neglect. [6.5” x 9.5”...210 pages]

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