Description

Going beyond traditional play therapy, this innovative book presents a range of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches that incorporate play as a key element. It is grounded in the latest knowledge about the importance of play in child development. Leading experts describe effective strategies for addressing a wide variety of clinical concerns, including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, parent-child relationship issues, trauma, and autism. The empirical support for each approach is summarized and clinical techniques are illustrated. The book also discusses school-based prevention programs that utilize play to support children’s learning and social-emotional functioning.

Editor: Russ, Sandra W, Editor: Niec, Larissa N

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 1609180461
Language: English
Pages: 352