School-Based Play Therapy

School-Based Play Therapy

<b>A thorough revision of the essential guide to using play therapy in schools</b> <p>Fully updated and revised, <i>School-Based Play Therapy, Second Edition</i> presents an A-to-Z guide for using play therapy in preschool and elementary school settings. Coedited by noted experts in the field, Athena Drewes and Charles Schaefer, the <i>Second Edition</i> offers school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and teachers the latest techniques in developing creative approaches to utilize the therapeutic powers of play in schools.</p> <p>The <i>Second Edition</i> includes coverage on how to implement a play therapy program in school settings; play-based prevention programs; individual play therapy approaches as well as group play; and play therapy with special populations, such as selectively mute, homeless, and autistic children. In addition, nine new chapters have been added with new material covering:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Cognitive-behavioral play therapy</p> </li> <li> <p>Trauma-focused group work</p> </li> <li> <p>Training teachers to use play therapy</p> </li> </ul> <p>Filled with illustrative case studies and ready-to-use practical techniques and suggestions, <i>School-Based Play Therapy, Second Edition</i> is an essential resource for all mental health professionals working in schools.</p>