Foundations of Play Therapy [Hardcover]

Charles E. Schaefer (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471264725 | ISBN-13: 978-0471264729 | Publication Date: July 24, 2003 | Edition: 1

Comprehensive coverage of the major theoretical models of play therapy

Foundations of Play Therapy is a complete guide to the many diverse approaches to play therapy methods used in clinical practice with children, adolescents, and adults. Edited by Charles Schaefer, a leader in the field, and featuring an expert panel of contributors, this comprehensive reference provides detailed descriptions of all of the major theoretical models of play therapy and offers the reader practical examples of how to apply each model in practice.

Top experts in the field present up-to-date and insightful coverage of the fourteen major theories of play therapy:

• Psychoanalytic
• Cognitive Behavioral
• Jungian
• Family
• Adlerian
• Group
• Child-centered
• Ecosystemic
• Filial
• Phenomenological
• Gestalt
• Object Relations
• Attachment-oriented
• Prescriptive

Foundations of Play Therapy is a valuable resource for psychologists, counselors, social workers, school counselors, and an essential text for training students and professionals interested in the field of play therapy.

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From the Back Cover

Comprehensive coverage of the major theoretical models of play therapy

Foundations of Play Therapy is a complete guide to the many diverse approaches to play therapy methods used in clinical practice with children, adolescents, and adults. Edited by Charles Schaefer, a leader in the field, and featuring an expert panel of contributors, this comprehensive reference provides detailed descriptions of all of the major theoretical models of play therapy and offers the reader practical examples of how to apply each model in practice.

Top experts in the field present up-to-date and insightful coverage of the fourteen major theories of play therapy:

• Psychoanalytic
• Cognitive Behavioral
• Jungian
• Family
• Adlerian
• Group
• Child-centered
• Ecosystemic
• Filial
• Phenomenological
• Gestalt
• Object Relations
• Attachment-oriented
• Prescriptive

Foundations of Play Therapy is a valuable resource for psychologists, counselors, social workers, school counselors, and an essential text for training students and professionals interested in the field of play therapy.

About the Author

CHARLES E. SCHAEFER, PhD, maintains a private practice in child psychotherapy in Hackensack, New Jersey, and is Professor of Psychology in the Psychology Department at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. He is cofounder and Director Emeritus of the Association for Play Therapy and codirector of the Play Therapy Training Institute in New Jersey. He is also author or editor of more than fifty books on parenting, child psychology, and play therapy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471264725
• ISBN-13: 978-0471264729
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #994,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Play Therapy, October 11, 2005

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Kathleen Lavery - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foundations of Play Therapy (Hardcover)

This book is a good one to pick up for anyone who is either in training to become or is a therapist looking to continue their education in the area. My area of focus is not in children, however, as many of us know you inevitably do some types of family work over the course of your career. This book gave wonderful background, examples, and case examples of techniques. It is a quick and easy read. For those persons who have children at home it is even a nice hint in how to handle some issues that may arise.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, March 26, 2007

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This review is from: Foundations of Play Therapy (Hardcover)

This book more than passed my expectations. For both the novice and the experienced play therapist, this book pulls together theory and practice in an enjoyable and readable format.

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect condition, October 15, 2011

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This review is from: Foundations of Play Therapy (Hardcover)

The book arrived on the day promised and was in perfect condition. I have no complaints. This book is a 2011 edition and is much more expensive in my campus bookstore.