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The Handbook of Play Therapy

• By Linnet McMahon, Linnet Mcmahon

• Price: $33.95
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 264
• Published by: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2nd July 1992
• Illustrations: 20 line drawings
• ISBN: 978-0-415-05986-2

About the Book

Child abuse cases and problems created by breakdowns in family relationships have highlighted the need for sound techniques for communicating with children. As a result, there is renewed interest in the therapeutic use of play to help prevent or repair emotional damage in both children and their families.
The Handbook of Play Therapy is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play therapy. It provides a practical guide to the basic skills necessary to begin tapping the healing potential of play and gives many examples of good practice.

Reviews

'This is a comprehensive, readable and jargon-free introduction to play therapy. I'm sure it will be essential reading.' - Social Work Today

Table of Contents

Introduction: The State of Play. The Development of Play. Approaches to Therapeutic Play. Preparing to Use Therapeutic Play with Children. Play in Under-fives and Family Work. Play Therapy for Children Living in Unhappy Families. Play for Children with Illness, Disabilities and Learning Difficulties. Play for Children in Bereavement or Divorce. The Use of Play in Helping Sexually Abused Children. The Use of Play in Work with Children in Care. Training for Play. Appendix 1-3. Bibliography.