Play Therapy in Action

A Casebook for Practitioners

Contributions by Lessie Perry, Ann Jernberg, Joop Hellendoorn, Terry Kottman, Susan M. Knell, Kevin O'Connor, Violet Oaklander, Richard Sloves, Donna M. Cangelosi, Steve Harvey, Jan Faust, Ruth A. Anderson, Jamshid A. Marvasti, Steven Reid, Louise F. Guerney, Ann D. Welsh, Diane Frey Edited by Terry Kottman, Charles Schaefer

Publication date:

01 February 1994

Length of book:

638 pages

Publisher

Jason Aronson, Inc.

ISBN-13: 9781568210582

This book brings together in a single volume concrete applications of play therapy by seasoned clinicians from various theoretical perspectives. The goal is to reflect the broad spectrum of approaches that now exist in the field. The major psychopathologies in children present the therapist with different problems and therefore require different approaches. Another guiding belief underlying this volume is that descriptive studies that carefully detail psychotherapy process are among the most useful and practical resources for both students and practicing therapists. This casebook offers step-by-step treatment guidelines for a number of childhood difficulties, including internalizing, externalizing, and post-traumatic disorders. It should be of interest to both students and more advanced practitioners in a variety of mental health disciplines, including social work; psychiatry; clinical, counseling, and school psychology; expressive arts therapy; child-life therapy; and psychiatric nursing.

A Jason Aronson Book

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Audrey, the Bois d'Arc and Me: A Time of Becoming
Chapter 3 Family Theraplay for the Family Tyrant
Chapter 4 Gentleman Jim and His Private War: Imagery Interaction Play Therapy
Chapter 5 The King of Rock and Roll: An Application of Adlerian Play Therapy
Chapter 6 To Show and Not Tell: Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy
Chapter 7 "Born on My Bum": Jungian Play Therapy
Chapter 8 Child, Protector, Confidant: Structured Group Ecosystemic Play Therapy
Chapter 9 From Meek to Bold: A Case Study of Gestalt Play Therapy
Chapter 10 Where in the World is . . . My Father? A Time-Limited Play Therapy
Chapter 11 Internal and External Wars: Psychodynamic Play Therapy
Chapter 12 Ann: Dynamic Play Therapy with Ritual Abuse
Chapter 13 Oh, But a Heart, Courage, and a Brain: An Integrative Approach to Play Therapy
Chapter 14 As the Child Plays, So Grows the Family Tree: Family Play Therapy
Chapter 15 "Please Hurt Me Again": Posttraumatic Play Therapy with an Abused Child
Chapter 16 It's All in the Game: Game Play Therapy
Chapter 17 Two by Two: A Filial Therapy Case Study
Chapter 18 I Brought My Own Toys Today: Play Therapy with Adults

Play Therapy in Action is a wonderful resource for the person new to play therapy or for a person wishing to review. It contains a wealth of information in presenting succinct perspectives on various theories of play therapy. These theories then transfer from the abstract into the functional realm of practice so that the reader can move from the cognitive understanding to the experimental. Practitioners will recognize some of their own experiences in the cases presented and be exposed to nee possibilities for treatment. It is rare to find a single volume where such an abundance of information is presented so concisely...