Play Therapy
A Non-Directive Approach for Children and Adolescents
- 2nd Edition - February 14, 2006
- Latest edition
- Authors: Kate Wilson, Virginia Ryan
- Language: English
This highly readable book provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical guide to non-directive play therapy, which is an effective and ethically sound method of helping… Read more
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This highly readable book provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical guide to non-directive play therapy, which is an effective and ethically sound method of helping troubled children and adolescents with their emotional difficulties. It draws extensively on case material to guide practitioners through the intricacies of establishing and practising this therapeutic approach.
- Principles and background to the development of non-directive play therapy as a therapeutic method
- An updated theoretical framework for this approach, including symbolic play and its role in therapy
- Essential assessment, planning and practice issues and skills
- Working with children and their families systematically
- Play therapy in statutory settings
- Presenting therapeutic material in court proceedings
All trainee and experienced professionals who work directly with emotionally damaged children, young people and their families, whether they are play therapists, social workers, child psychotherapists, child psychologists or other health professionals.
Child Therapy and Non-directive Play Therapy. Symbolic Play: Its Role in Mental Development and Play Therapy. The Process of Play Therapy. Assessment and Planning for Play Therapy. Emotional/Social Development and Play Therapy . Practice Skills and Issues. Working with Children in Statutory Settings . References
...interested nurses might find it (the book) a useful introduction to the NDPT (Non-directive play therapy) approach.
Marilyn Diosi
RCN Primary Health Care, June 2006, Volume 16, Number 5
Marilyn Diosi
RCN Primary Health Care, June 2006, Volume 16, Number 5
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: February 14, 2006
- Language: English
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Kate Wilson
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Social Work, Centre for Social Work, University of Nottingham, UKVR
Virginia Ryan
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Director MA/Diploma in Non-directive Play Therapy, Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York, UK