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Book SynopsisThe Administrative Challenges of (Play) Therapy brings together essays by eight therapists who tell the stories their career paths in the fields of social work and psychology, specializing in children and family therapy . Each author comments on issues such as professional expenses, referrals, case load, the Play Room, and administrative responsibilities. They provide insight into their work as clinicians and administrators in private practice, in-home, agency, and educational settings. In addition to the settings in which they practice, they also discuss the diversity of modalities they use, with a focus on Play Therapy, School-Based Therapy, and Child-Parent interaction. They also discuss their personal journeys in their roles as parents and professionals and the challenges of both. These therapists also outline the many certification programs and licenses available in the field and new modalities available in therapy today. In all essays, the therapist examine their goals, passions,
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction by Allan M. Gonsher Chapter 1: From the Beginning: Private Practice by Yeshim Oz Chapter 2: Private Practice, Agency, Adjunct Professor: Diversity in Therapy by Julie Plunkett Chapter 3: Variations of a Theme: Private Practice by Amy Hyken-Lande Chapter 4: Navigating the Challenges of Being a Parent and a Therapist by Amy Badding Chapter 5: In-Home Therapy by Jacquelyn Thompson Chapter 6: From Private Practice to an Agency to a Clinic: Trials and Tribulations by Amanda Gurock Chapter 7: School-Based Therapy by Dianna Green Chapter 8: Private Practice and Consulting by Allan M. Gonsher Bibliography About the Contributors Index
