THE HANDBOOK OF PLAY THERAPY AND THERAPEUTIC PLAY by Linnet McMahon ( 9781135688929 )

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Title:

THE HANDBOOK OF PLAY THERAPY AND THERAPEUTIC PLAY

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Electronic book text

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ISBN 10:

1135688923

ISBN 13:

9781135688929

Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

6 December, 2012

Edition:

2nd Revised edition

Pages:

296

Synopsis:

This completely revised and updated second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to using play to communicate with troubled or traumatized children and their families, and to heal emotional damage. The book gives examples of good practice in different settings and situations.Drawing on psychodynamic, systemic and attachment theory, the book provides an integrated theory base for using play in therapeutic work with children. It emphasizes non-directive approaches to therapeutic play and play therapy, based on supporting the child's developing self within the safe boundaries provided by the setting and the worker's emotional holding and containment. Areas explored include:children with disabilities and illnessesdaily living with abused and traumatized childrenhelping troubled familiesdifficulties in early yearschildren experiencing separation, loss and bereavementchildren moving to new families.The Handbook of Play Therapy and Therapeutic Play is an invaluable resource for all of those using play therapy with children and will appeal not only to play therapists but also to professionals working in the broader field of therapeutic play. It will be useful whether the readers are at the beginning of their training or are well-established and experienced practitioners and managers.

Illustrations:

6 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Tables, black and white; 6

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Imprint:

Routledge

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Non-returnable

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