Linking Parents to Play Therapy: A Practical Guide with Applications, Interventions, and Case Studies

by Killough-McGuire,Deborah

• ISBN13: 9781560328599
• ISBN10: 1560328592
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2000-11-03
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Involving parents in a child's play therapy results in therapy that is more productive for the child and more fulfilling and effective for the parents and therapist. Yet, encouraging parental involvement can be riddled with practical and theoretical concerns for beginning therapists and seasoned practitioners alike. Linking Parents to Play Therapy is a practical guide containing essential information for play therapists, including: coverage of legal and medical issues; pragmatic assignments for parents; guidelines for working with angry and resistant parents; a listing of state protective and advocacy agencies; tips for working with managed care. Numerous case examples, professional forms, and a parenting guide facilitate application of the concepts. Combining theoretical understanding with a variety of techniques, this book makes working with parents possible, practical, and productive.

Author Biography

Deborah Killough McGuire, M.Ed., is a licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and registered play therapist supervisor in private practice in Dallas, Texas Donald E. McGuire, Ph.D., is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Dallas, Texas

Table of Contents

About the Authors	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Foreword	xiii
Preface	xvii
Initial Contact with Parents	1	(20)
Developmental Issues	21	(14)
Legal and Ethical Issues of Therapy	35	(27)
Medical Issues in Therapy	62	(40)
Parent Profiles	102	(11)
Working With Angry, Resistant Parents	113	(14)
Parent and Therapist Meetings	127	(24)
General Homework Assignments for Parents	151	(9)
Special Issues	160	(18)
Incorporating Brief Therapy and Managed Care	178	(12)
Appendix A: Sample Professional Disclosure Statement and Informed Consent	190	(4)
Appendix B: Sample Play Therapy Parent Intake Session Checklist	194	(2)
Appendix C: Sample Child Client Intake Form and Authorization for Treatment	196	(5)
Appendix D: Managed Care Format	201	(2)
Appendix E: National and State Protective Services and Advocacy Agencies	203	(5)
Appendix F: Parenting Manual: Essential Skills and Practical Suggestions	208	(14)
References	222	(7)
Index	229