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Now in a significantly revised second edition featuring 85% new material, this authoritative play therapy reference and text comprehensively reviews the current state of the field. Expert contributors describe theoretical foundations, showcase widely used clinical approaches, and explore challenging and timely professional issues. The book presents vivid case illustrations and synthesizes the play therapy research base. Chapters on specific populations (such as neurodivergent children, culturally diverse children, adolescents) and clinical problems (such as trauma, disrupted attachment, anxiety) provide engaging course content and the knowledge therapists need to tailor interventions effectively.

New to This Edition
*Chapters on Gestalt play therapy, prescriptive play therapy, group play therapy, and nature-based play therapy.
*Chapters on racial trauma, chronic illness, depression and suicidality, and attachment trauma.
*Chapters on working with infants a

Play Therapy Second Edition

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    A Paperback by David A. Crenshaw

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      Publisher Guilford Publications
      Published 2 December 2025
      ISBN-13 9781462556076
      978-1462556076
      ISBN-10 1462556078
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      Psychological theory

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Now in a significantly revised second edition featuring 85% new material, this authoritative play therapy reference and text comprehensively reviews the current state of the field. Expert contributors describe theoretical foundations, showcase widely used clinical approaches, and explore challenging and timely professional issues. The book presents vivid case illustrations and synthesizes the play therapy research base. Chapters on specific populations (such as neurodivergent children, culturally diverse children, adolescents) and clinical problems (such as trauma, disrupted attachment, anxiety) provide engaging course content and the knowledge therapists need to tailor interventions effectively.

      New to This Edition
      *Chapters on Gestalt play therapy, prescriptive play therapy, group play therapy, and nature-based play therapy.
      *Chapters on racial trauma, chronic illness, depression and suicidality, and attachment trauma.
      *Chapters on working with infants a

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