Play Therapy Techniques

by Schaefer, Charles E.; Cangelosi, Donna M.

• ISBN13: 9780876681763
• ISBN10: 0876681763
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-02-01
• Publisher: Jason Aronson, Inc.

Summary

Play Therapy Techniques was one of the first books compiled of both classic and recent play strategies to be offered to child clinicians. It proved to be a valuable sourcebook of useful and practical techniques for both novice and experienced play therapists because it included such a wide variety of play techniques. Among these are art, puppet, sand dramatic water, doll, costume and game play.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction	p. 1
Symbolic Play Techniques
The Play-Interview	p. 9
Structured Play Therapy	p. 45
The Use of Two Houses in Play Therapy	p. 63
Using Puppets for Assessment	p. 69
Finger Puppets and Mask Making	p. 83
Costume Play Therapy	p. 91
Use of the Telephone in Play Therapy	p. 101
Block Play	p. 109
Play Techniques Using Natural Media
Sandplay	p. 117
Water Play	p. 125
The Use of Food in Therapy	p. 131
Mud and Clay	p. 141
Drawing and Art Techniques in Play Therapy
Finger Painting	p. 161
The Squiggle-Drawing Game	p. 177
The Emotional Barometer	p. 191
Storytelling, Role Playing, and Imagery Techniques
Mutual Storytelling	p. 199
Creative Characters	p. 211
Role Playing	p. 225
Relaxation Training for Children	p. 237
Board Games
Checkers	p. 247
Chess	p. 263
Electronic Techniques in Play Therapy
Nintendo Games	p. 273
High Tech Play Therapy	p. 281
Credits	p. 287
Index	p. 291
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