Introduction to Play Therapy

by Cattanach; Ann

• ISBN13: 9781583912485
• ISBN10: 1583912487
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2003-05-30
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Play therapy is a popular and important intervention for many children with psychological problems and who have suffered traumatic life experiences. Written by Ann Cattanach, a leading expert in the play therapy field,Introduction to Play Therapyprovides a basic grounding in play therapy intervention, answering questions such as: Who can play therapy help? What are the best settings for play therapy? How should you train in play therapy? A variety of modes of working with play are explored, and an evaluation of the meaning of childhood is discussed in clear language, illustrated with clinical examples. This book will help adults who communicate with children in any role, be they parents, teachers or therapists.

Author Biography

Ann Cattanach is a freelance Consultant and Therapist in Play Therapy and Dramatherapy, and currently an Honorary Visiting Fellow in the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York

Table of Contents

The meaning of childhood	1	(24)
Definitions of play therapy	24	(24)
Models of play therapy	48	(21)
Training and professional issues for play therapists	69	(16)
Settings for play therapy	85	(21)
Helping children through difficult life events and with chronic conditions	106	(29)
Play therapy and therapeutic play	135	(27)
Research in play therapy	162	(25)
References	187	(5)
Index	192