{"product_id":"clinical-applications-of-the-therapeutic-powers-of-play-case-studies-in-child-and-adolescent-psychotherapy-9780367341091","title":"Clinical Applications of the Therapeutic Powers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClinical Applications of the Therapeutic Powers of Play\u003c\/em\u003e provides a way to link abstract theory with practice-based knowledge and vice versa, navigating the complexities of clinical reasoning associated with age-sensitive, and most often non-verbal psychotherapies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book invites readers into the world of child psychotherapy and into the play therapy room. It equips them to explore, discover and identify the therapeutic powers of play in action, within traditional and nature-based therapeutic environments. Using embodiment-projective-role, it navigates the developmental stages linking play and the achievement of physical, emotional, and social identity. With captivating stories of hope and repair, the book deconstructs the therapy process to better understand how play facilitates communication, fosters emotional wellness, increases personal strengths, and enhances social relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive text will help the therapist navigate through the world of child and adolescent psychotherapy and explain the therapeutic powers of play through relevant clinical case studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is creative, sound and importantly forward-thinking. It moves the whole world of Play Therapy into new practice and research. I strongly recommend it for professionals and trainees alike. You won’t just read it once!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Sue Jennings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSenior Research Fellow, The Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistinguished Scholar, University of the Witwatersrand \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonorary Fellow, University of Roehampton \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Therapeutic Powers of Play are the core agents for change in play therapy. Prendiville and Parson have assembled a group of experts to give the reader a deeper understanding of these powers through a comprehensive text which includes relevant clinical cases to bridge abstract theory with actual therapeutic interventions. This text is ideal for play therapists around the world as it enlightens all about the developmental stages linking play and the achievement of physical, emotional and social identity. This book will enhance the library of all child and adolescent psychotherapists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeidi Gerard Kaduson, Ph.D.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirector\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Play Therapy Training Institute, Monroe Township, New Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: Landscape; 1, Children Speak Play: Introducing the Therapeutic Powers of Play; 2, The EPR Informed Psychotherapist; 3, Integrating the therapeutic powers of play in traditional clinical practice settings; 4, Integrating the therapeutic powers of play in nature-based settings; \u003cb\u003eSection 2: Continents\u003c\/b\u003e; 5, Calming Christopher: The Regulating Powers of Sensory Play; 6, It’s a Small World: Projective Play; 7, Learning to Play: The Art and Science of Pretence; 8, Finding Sally: Discovering the Self in Role Play; \u003cb\u003eSection 3: Four corners of the world; \u003c\/b\u003e9, Alex Plays his Unspeakable Story: Facilitating Communication; 10, Polly Meets Maddie: Fostering Emotional Wellness; 11, Sammy and the Three-Legged Cat: Enhancing Social Relationships; 12: An Hour at Le Mans: Increasing Personal Strengths\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017873162583,"sku":"9780367341091","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367341091.jpg?v=1750774948","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/clinical-applications-of-the-therapeutic-powers-of-play-case-studies-in-child-and-adolescent-psychotherapy-9780367341091","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}