Play Therapy: An Introduction [Paperback]

Karla Delle Carmichael (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130974188 | ISBN-13: 978-0130974181 | Publication Date: July 7, 2005

This first edition book provides a comparison of play therapy theories in the areas of basic tenets, toy selection, role of the therapist, process of therapy, setting of limits, parent involvement, and assessment.  Unique chapters on ethics, law, culture, diagnosis and assessment make this title a complete text for the basic course in play therapy and as a foundation for advanced play technique courses. The book is illustrated with over 70 pictures of children and play therapists in a variety of play settings, including a large empty classroom to specially designed playrooms.  Counselors in K-12 school settings and other agencies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130974188
• ISBN-13: 978-0130974181
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #463,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Comprehensive, Interesting and Educational Book, April 20, 2008

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Rebecca "Rebecca Rose Lutosnky" (Tuscaloosa, Albania) - See all my reviews
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Play Therapy: An Intruduction, by Carla D. Carmichael, is a very well written and comprehensive introduction to Play Therapy. Written from the perspective of a professional who is a licensed play therapist, one can learn what real play therapy is and how play therapy is conducted by a true professional. Many years of dedicated practice and schooling are needed to become a licensed play therapist, and that is why this book is such a great resource. References in the text to other well renowned licensed play therapists, such as Dr. Mark Barnes, Dr. Carol Norton, Dr. Byron Norton, and Dr. Garry Landreth, are insightfully advantageous. Models are thorough of toy boxes and room designs, and examples of interventions are complete and detailed. I recommend this book to anyone, whether novice or professional, who would like to learn more about play therapy. Play Therapy: An Introduction also opened my mind to looking at my own personal theory of counseling. The techniques presented can work with whatever theory that a person utilizes in his or her practice. I highly recommend, again, this book to both novice readers and professional, licensed play therapists.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro, October 31, 2009

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Amanda M. Snyder "ginpotterfiction" (Lincoln, NH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Play Therapy: An Introduction (Paperback)

Required reading for Foundation in Play Therapy. This book was easy to read and had a great style to it. It is broken up into the various styles of Play Therapy. Good starters resource.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars editing?, July 16, 2007

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Mark D. Rogerson - See all my reviews
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This book is poorly written and apparently not edited. The topic is interesting, and it covers a range of theories, but it is often repetitive, convoluted, and disjointed. Some editing would have been extremely beneficial in translating the author's knowledge and experience into an effective textbook.