Doing Play Therapy

From Building the Relationship to Facilitating Change

Terry Kottman, Kristin K. Meany-Walen

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Year: 2018
• ISBN:
  9781462536153
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Psychotherapy
• Index: Psychology

Covering the process of therapy from beginning to end, this engaging text helps students and practitioners use play confidently and effectively with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with emotional or behavioral problems or life challenges. With an accessible theory-to-practice focus, the book explains the basics of different play therapy approaches and invites readers to reflect on and develop their own clinical style. It is filled with rich case material and specific examples of play techniques and strategies. The expert authors provide steps for building strong relationships with clients; exploring their clinical issues and underlying dynamics; developing and working toward clear treatment goals; and collaborating with parents and teachers. A chapter on common challenges offers insightful guidance for navigating difficult situations in the playroom.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Creative Arts and Play Therapy
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• About the Authors
• Series Editors’ Note
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Contents
• Prelude Once Upon a Time
• CHAPTER 1 An Introduction to Play Therapy
• Interlude 1 Show Up and Choose to Be Present
• CHAPTER 2 Pick a Theory, Any Theory
• Interlude 2 Showing Interest
• CHAPTER 3 Broad Play Therapy Strategies
• Interlude 3 Being Intentional with Your Interventions and Making “Stuff” Up
• CHAPTER 4 Building a Relationship
• Interlude 4 Take a Breath
• CHAPTER 5 Exploring Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Dynamics
• Interlude 5 Developing a Conceptualization of Your Clients
• CHAPTER 6 Helping Clients Gain Insight
• Interlude 6 Language Choice
• CHAPTER 7 Helping Clients Make Changes in Play Therapy
• Interlude 7 Giving Yourself Permission
• CHAPTER 8 Working with Parents, Teachers, and Families
• Interlude 8 Avoiding Judgment
• CHAPTER 9 Challenging Situations in the Playroom
• Interlude 9 The Continuing Journey
• APPENDIX A Theory and Play Therapy Resources
• APPENDIX B Children’s Books
• APPENDIX C Professional Information
• References
• Index
• About Guilford Press
• Discover Related Guilford Books