Handbook of Play Therapy

A complete, comprehensive play therapy resource for mental health professionals Handbook of Play Therapy is the one-stop resource for play therapists with coverage of all major aspects written by experts in the field. This edition consolidates the coverage of both previous volumes into one book, updated to reflect the newest findings and practices of the field. Useful for new and experienced practitioners alike, this guide provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of play therapy including, theory and technique, special populations, nontraditional settings, professional and contemporary issues. Edited by the founders of the field, each chapter is written by well-known and respected academics and practitioners in each topic area and includes research, assessment, strategies, and clinical application. This guide covers all areas required for credentialing from the Association for Play Therapy, making it uniquely qualified as the one resource for certification preparation. Learn the core theories and techniques of play therapy Apply play therapy to special populations and in nontraditional settings Understand the history and emerging issues in the field Explore the research and evidence base, clinical applications, and more Psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses regularly utilize play therapy techniques to facilitate more productive sessions and promote better outcomes for patients. Handbook of Play Therapy provides the deep, practical understanding needed to incorporate these techniques into practice.

Table of Contents:
Preface xi About the Editors xiii Contributors xv Part 1: Introduction 1 An Introduction to the Field of Play Therapy 3 John W. Seymour 2 The History of Play Therapy 17 Jane L. Johnson 3 The Therapeutic Powers of Play 35 Athena A. Drewes and Charles E. Schaefer Part 2: Core Theories 4 Psychoanalytic and Jungian Play Therapy 63 Audrey F. Punnett 5 Child-Centered Play Therapy 93 Geri Glover and Garry L. Landreth 6 Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy 119 Susan M. Knell 7 Filial Therapy 135 Risë VanFleet and Glade L. Topham 8 Theraplay®: Creating Secure and Joyful Attachment Relationships 165 Phyllis B. Booth and Marlo L.-R. Winstead 9 Ecosystemic Play Therapy 195 Kevin J. O’Connor 10 Prescriptive Play Therapy 227 Charles E. Schaefer and Athena A. Drewes Part 3: Core Techniques 11 Sandtray/Sandplay Therapy 243 Linda E. Homeyer 12 Metaphors and Stories in Play Therapy 259 Pat Pernicano 13 Expressive Arts in Play Therapy 277 Julia Gentleman Byers 14 Using Drama in Play Therapy 289 Steve Harvey 15 Board Games in Play Therapy 309 Jessica Stone Part 4: Applications for Special Populations 16 Play Therapy Across the Life Span: Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Adults 327 Heidi Gerard Kaduson 17 Parent–Child Interaction Therapy With Children With Disruptive Behavior Disorders 343 Lauren Borduin Quetsch, Nancy Wallace, Meredith Norman, Ria Travers, and Cheryl McNeil 18 DIR®/Floortime™: A Developmental/Relational Play Therapy Approach Toward the Treatment of Children With Developmental Delays, Including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing Challenges 357 Esther B. Hess 19 Play Therapy With Children With Attachment Problems 381 Sarah C. Patton and Helen E. Benedict 20 Play Therapy With Children With Disabilities 397 Karla D. Carmichael 21 Play Therapy With Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma: Overcoming Abuse and Crime 417 Charles Edwin Myers 22 Play Therapy With Children Experiencing Medical Illness and Trauma 437 Laura Nabors and Jessica Kichler 23 Play Therapy and Crisis InterventionWith Children Experiencing Disasters 455 Jennifer N. Baggerly Part 5: Play Therapy in Nontraditional Settings 24 Play Therapy in Medical Settings 473 Kristin S. Bemis 25 Play Therapy in Schools 485 Kristi L. Perryman 26 Play Therapy and the Legal System 505 Daniel S. Sweeney Part 6: Professional Issues 27 Ethics in Play Therapy 523 Cynthia A. Reynolds 28 Limit-Setting in Play Therapy 539 Allan M. Gonsher 29 Play Therapy Supervision 549 Jodi Ann Mullen Part 7: Contemporary Issues 30 Play Therapy Research: Issues for 21st Century Progress 563 Janine Shelby, Ruth Ellingsen, and Charles E. Schaefer 31 Neuroscience and Play Therapy: The Neurobiologically-Informed Play Therapist 583 Edward F. Hudspeth and Kimberly Matthews 32 Issues of Culture and Diversity in Play Therapy 599 Eliana Gil and Lexie Pfeifer 33 Technology in the Playroom 613 Kevin B. Hull Part 8: Research 34 Methodologies Suited to the Study of Play Therapy 631 Dee C. Ray and Hayley L. Stulmaker 35 The Empirical Support for Play Therapy: Strengths and Limitations 651 Sue C. Bratton Author Index 669 Subject Index 681

About the Author :
KEVIN J. O'CONNOR, PHD, RPT-S, is a Clinical Psychologist and Distinguished Professor in Clinical PsyD and PhD programs at the California School of Professional Psychology. Along with Charles E. Schaefer, he cofounded the Association for Play. CHARLES E. SCHAEFER, PHD, RPT-S, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickson University. Dr. Schaefer has written or edited over 55 professional books, many on the topic of play therapy. LISA D. BRAVERMAN, PHD, is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in the areas of oncology, child abuse, and trauma. She also treats children, adolescents, and their families.