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Play Therapy for Preschool Children 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Charles E. Schaefer (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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Play Therapy for Preschool Children is a comprehensive sourcebook of play interventions for preventing and resolving the most common disorders of children aged 3–5 years old. Editor Charles Schaefer has gathered leading clinicians and researchers who present the research background alongside recent advances in the adaptation of play therapy for use with children who exhibit a variety of internalizing, externalizing, and developmental disorders, as well as prevention programs for at-risk children.

Chapters use case illustrations to demonstrate interventions for mild to moderate behavior problems, insecurely-attached preschool children and children with posttraumatic issues, as well as how to use play therapy in conjunction with parent psychotherapy and cognitive–behavioral therapy. Contributors also discuss interventions for autistic and developmentally-delayed children, and the use of play interventions in classroom and parent-child settings. Throughout, chapter authors provide practical guidance for the full implementation of clinical ideas, from intake through termination.

Clearly written and comprehensive in scope, Play Therapy for Preschool Children is a must-have for any student or mental health professional who seeks a full understanding of the latest theory and practice of play therapy with this uniquely vulnerable and often misunderstood population.

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  1. ISBN-13
    978-1433805660
  2. Edition
    1st
  3. Publisher
    American Psychological Association
  4. Publication date
    November 15, 2009
  5. Language
    English
  6. File size
    3911 KB
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About the Author

Charles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT-S, is cofounder and director emeritus of the Association for Play Therapy (APT). In 2006, APT awarded him its Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Schaefer is also founder and codirector of the Play Therapy Training Institute in Hightstown, New Jersey. He coordinates an annual International Play Therapy Study Group in Wroxton, England.

Dr. Schaefer is author or editor of more than 100 professional articles and 55 books. Among his books are Foundations of Play Therapy; Handbook of Play Therapy; The Playing Cure; Play Therapy Techniques; 101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques; Game Play; Contemporary Play Therapy; Short-Term Play Therapy; Play Therapy With Adolescents; Play Therapy With Adults; Play Therapy With Very Young Children (Zero to Three); Empirically Based Play Interventions for Children; Handbook of Parent Training (3rd ed.); How to Help Children With Common Problems; Teach Your Baby to Sleep Through The Night; Toilet Training Without Tears; and Ages & Stages: A Parent's Guide to Normal Child Development.

Dr. Schaefer is emeritus professor of psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, and maintains a private practice at the university's clinic in Hackensack, New Jersey.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CD3O5IA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Psychological Association; 1st edition (November 15, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3911 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 430 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Collie.dog.girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful in therapy career
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019
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    I was required this book for undergrad program and now I need it for graduate school, as I am in the marriage and family therapy program. I think it will be useful for me in my career and it was not just a textbook I will disguard later.
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    Needed this book for a class. Very enjoyable and am learning quite a few new things.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books I have read in a long time!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2010
    I need to increase my book budget - this book is an EXCELLENT read - very informative, well-written, and the editor is a "rock star" in my opinion. LOVE this book!
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  • Mike M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of the topic
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2013
    The book gives a good overview of the topic. Some of the chapters could be expanded with more specific information about the techniques reviewed but this is a god beginner volume for anyone wanting to know about play therapy
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