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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.
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ebook THE GUILFORD PRESS DOING PLAY THERAPY Creative Arts and Play Therapy Cathy A. Malchiodi and David A. Crenshaw Series Editors This series highlights action-oriented therapeutic approaches that utilize art, play, music, dance/movement, drama, and related modalities. Emphasizing current best practices and research, experienced practitioners show how creative arts and play therapies can be integrated into overall treatment for individuals of all ages. Books in the series provide richly illustrated guidelines and techniques for addressing trauma, attachment problems, and other psychological difficulties, as well as for supporting resilience and self-regulation. Creative Arts and Play Therapy for Attachment Problems Cathy A. Malchiodi and David A. Crenshaw, Editors Play Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice David A. Crenshaw and Anne L. Stewart, Editors Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children, Second Edition Cathy A. Malchiodi, Editor Music Therapy Handbook Barbara L. Wheeler, Editor Play Therapy Interventions to Enhance Resilience David A. Crenshaw, Robert Brooks, and Sam Goldstein, Editors What to Do When Children Clam Up in Psychotherapy: Interventions to Facilitate Communication Cathy A. Malchiodi and David A. Crenshaw, Editors Doing Play Therapy: From Building the Relationship to Facilitating Change Terry Kottman and Kristin K. Meany-Walen DOING PLAY THERAPY From Building the Relationship to Facilitating Change Terry Kottman Kristin K. Meany‑Walen Series Editors’ Note by Cathy A. Malchiodi and David A. Crenshaw THE GUILFORD PRESS New York London Copyright © 2018 The Guilford Press A Division of Guilford Publications, Inc. 370 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10001 www.guilford.com All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America This book is printed on acid-free paper. Last digit is print number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available from the publisher. ISBN 978-1-4625-3605-4 (paperback) ISBN 978-1-4625-3611-5 (hardcover) As usual, I dedicate this book to Jacob (who is the world’s best kid, even though he technically isn’t a kid anymore) and to Rick (who is supportive, patient, and loving, and reads everything I write before I send it to the publisher— which might make him a bit crazy, in addition to being my definition of the world’s best husband). —Terry I dedicate this book to my husband, Terry, and my children, Skyler, Parker, Zoey-Anne, Bennett, Lake, and Ryder! You make my life meaningful, fun, and a wonderful sort of crazy. —K ristin About the Authors Terry