The Handbook of Play Therapy

by McMahon, Linnet

• ISBN13: 9780415059862
• ISBN10: 0415059860
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-06-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

A comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play therapy. It provides a practical guide to the basic skills necessary to tap the healing potential of play and gives many examples of good practice.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. ix
The Development of Play	p. 1
Approaches to Therapeutic Play	p. 27
Preparing to Use Therapeutic Play with Children	p. 54
Play in Under-Fives and Family Work	p. 71
Play Therapy for Children Living in Unhappy Families	p. 96
Play for Children with Illness, Disabilities and Learning Difficulties	p. 117
Play for Children in Bereavement and Divorce	p. 138
The Use of Play in Helping Sexually Abused Children	p. 154
The Use of Play in Work with Children in Care	p. 180
	p. 205
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	p. 223
	p. 225
Bibliography	p. 229
Name Index	p. 239
Subject Index	p. 243
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