{"product_id":"play-therapy-today-contemporary-practice-with-individuals-groups-and-carers-9780415855068","title":"Play Therapy Today Contemporary Practice with","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlay Therapy Today\u003c\/em\u003e brings together the work of renowned practitioners and academics currently working and researching in therapeutic play and play therapy, and presents a range of ground-breaking methods for practising with groups, individuals, and parents and carers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding an overview of new or revitalised topics in play therapy, each chapter presents the relevant theoretical underpinnings and principles of practice, a guide to implementing the method and case study vignettes of the approach in practice. The three sections include chapters on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe Therapeutic Touchstone model and the development of the therapeutic relationship, an overview of the use of individual play therapy techniques with children in a hospital setting, and an overview of Yasenik and Gardnerâs Play Therapy Dimensions Model with an in-depth exploration of the dimension of consciousness from both a theoretical and practical, play-based orientation. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eJenningsâ Embodiment-Project-Role model and its implementation in group work, the practical use of puppets in educational and therapeutic settings, the therapeutic value of working with groups in the outdoors, and the use of play in groups for children with a variety of sensory, intellectual and physical disabilities. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStagnittiâs adaptation of the âLearn to Playâ programme for parent\/carer use, Group Theraplay with peer groups and parent\/child dyads and how a neurosequential approach supports case conceptualization and play therapy practice with families. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book provides practitioners with up-to-date, effective and practical techniques that they can put into immediate use in their clinical work with children and their families. It is an important resource for trainee, newly qualified and seasoned play therapists, play therapy supervisors and trainers. It will also be of interest to social workers, teachers, psychologists, child psychotherapists and other health professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A comprehensive presentation of current practices in the field of Play Therapy. Highly recommended!’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003e– Charles E. Schaefer, Ph.D., RPT-S, Cofounder \u0026amp; Director Emeritus, the Association for Play Therapy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘What a wonderful new addition to our field! Each chapter is authored by an experienced clinician and expert in the topic and it clearly shows. It is refreshing to read clearly articulated approaches with case examples. The result is the ability to easily put the information into action. In fact, I used two of the techniques right away with current clients. Another chapter assisted me in viewing a client in a new way, assisting to facilitate more effective treatment. What a delight. I believe this book will be found valuable by both the new and seasoned play therapist.’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e – Linda E. Homeyer, PhD, RPTS, Professor, Texas State University, USA.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword \u003ci\u003eDr Athena Drewes\u003c\/i\u003e Introduction \u003ci\u003eJustine Howard \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Using Play Therapeutically with Individual Clients \u003c\/b\u003e 1. The Therapeutic Touchstone \u003ci\u003eEileen Prendiville \u003c\/i\u003e2. The Consciousness Dimension in Play Therapy: Sharpening the Play Therapist’s Focus and Skills \u003ci\u003eLorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner\u003c\/i\u003e 3. Using Play Therapeutically with Children in a Hospital Setting \u003ci\u003eLisa Morgan and Justine Howard \u003c\/i\u003e 4. Therapeutic Play as an Intervention for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence\u003ci\u003e Trish Gettins\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eSection 2: Using Play Therapeutically with Groups\u003c\/b\u003e 5. Applying an Embodiment-Projection-Role Framework in Groupwork with Children\u003ci\u003e Sue Jennings\u003c\/i\u003e 6. The Use of Puppets in Therapeutic and Educational Settings \u003ci\u003eSiobhán Prendiville\u003c\/i\u003e 7. Working Therapeutically with Groups in the Outdoors: A Natural Space for Healing \u003ci\u003e Maggie Fearn\u003c\/i\u003e 8. Group Play Therapy for Children with Multiple Disabilities \u003ci\u003eEimir Mcgrath\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eSection 3: Using Play Therapeutically with Parents and Carers \u003c\/b\u003e 9. The \u003ci\u003eParent Learn To Play\u003c\/i\u003e Program: Building Relationships Through Play \u003ci\u003eKaren Stagnitti\u003c\/i\u003e 10. Group Theraplay® \u003ci\u003eEvangeline Munns\u003c\/i\u003e 11. How Neuroscience Can Inform Play Therapy Practice with Parents and Carers \u003ci\u003eTheresa Fraser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018206642519,"sku":"9780415855068","price":37.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415855068.jpg?v=1750776019","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/play-therapy-today-contemporary-practice-with-individuals-groups-and-carers-9780415855068","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}