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Handbook of Play Therapy

Kevin J. O'Connor, Charles E. Schaefer, Lisa D. Braverman · ISBN 9781118859834
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Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Author(s) Kevin J. O'Connor / Charles E. Schaefer / Lisa D. Braverman
Edition 2
Published 13th November 2015
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A complete, comprehensive play therapy resource for mental
health professionals

Handbook of Play Therapy is the one-stop resource for
play therapists with coverage of all major aspects written by
experts in the field. This edition consolidates the coverage of
both previous volumes into one book, updated to reflect the newest
findings and practices of the field.


Useful for new and experienced practitioners alike, this guide
provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of play therapy
including, theory and technique, special populations,
nontraditional settings, professional and contemporary issues.
Edited by the founders of the field, each chapter is written by
well-known and respected academics and practitioners in each topic
area and includes research, assessment, strategies, and clinical
application. This guide covers all areas required for credentialing
from the Association for Play Therapy, making it uniquely qualified
as the one resource for certification preparation.



  • Learn the core theories and techniques of play therapy

  • Apply play therapy to special populations and in nontraditional
    settings

  • Understand the history and emerging issues in the field

  • Explore the research and evidence base, clinical applications,
    and more


Psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists,
social workers, and psychiatric nurses regularly utilize play
therapy techniques to facilitate more productive sessions and
promote better outcomes for patients. Handbook of Play
Therapy
provides the deep, practical understanding needed to
incorporate these techniques into practice.

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