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101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques (Child Therapy Series) (Volume 1)

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I have been using this in my therapy practice and have found it very resourceful. It has wonderful suggestions for the therapist to untilize in assisting children to express and resolve their issues when in situations they are unable to resolve through the expressions of words. They can express through play and in cognitve ways and it works!!!

Although I have only had 5 years of experience in play therapy with elementary-age children, I felt that the techniques described in this book were basic and not very imaginative- in other words, I had already thought of many of them myself. Several of the techniques described are similar variations on the same theme; for example, the assigning colors to emotions and having kids color in hearts/bodies/etc. strategy was echoed numerous times. I suggest borrowing this from the library rather than purchasing it.

I am giving this book the same review as it's more current version, 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques. There are a lot of really good, creative ideas in this first version, just as there are in the newer version. However, the one thing that is lacking in both books is a quick statement at the begining of each activity that identifies what age group and what general problem the activity is most appropriate for. Such information allows me to decide, right away, whether to invest the time in reading further about the activity if I think it would be relavent to a particular child I am working with.

Definately not as good as the other volumes. Techniques aren't as interesting and kid friendly. If you are trying to choose, go for volume 2.

This is the best book I have found on play therapy. It has so many amazing ideas that are helpful for anyone who works with children.

This book gives great techniques for beginning therapists. You can never have too many activities, especially if you have a wide variety of clients.

Endless creative activities to use with children in counseling. Easy to adapt as well.

A wonderful resource for therapists seeking new and creative techniques. The book includes therapeutic games, art, stories, and other techniques developed by play therapists from across North America. The one drawback--it would be helpful to have a theoretical overview of play therapy at the beginning of the book.

Therapists who like this book and who are looking for additional books on play therapy/child counseling techniques may be interested in the following books:

101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques (Child Therapy Series)

Creative Interventions for Troubled Children & Youth

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Assessment and Treatment Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective Techniques]]

This book is a wonderful resource! The activities are practical and cover a wide range of topics. Highly recommended!

This book has helped alot of with my transition working with latency aged kids. I use this book all the time with some clients and only as a back up with others. You should find it really helpful.