Play Therapy - A Non-Directive Approach for Children and Adolescents

Approx. 300 pages

• 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

This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate recent theory, research and practice developments. New issues addressed include: additional considerations when working with children in statutory settings, the integration of attachment theory within the book''s Piagetian framework, using drawing, structured exercises and role play within a non-directive approach, and working with a wide variety of children''s and adolescents'' concerns.