[eBook Code] Child-Centered Play Therapy (eBook Code, 1st)

Foreword xi
Louise F. Guerney

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xix

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Child-Centered Approach, Student and Practitioner Approaches to Learning, and Our Approach to Teaching 1

Chapter 2 CCPT in Context: Key Concepts From Child Development and Principles of Human Change 23

Chapter 3 The Ideal Therapist Qualities: Deep Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Genuineness 49

Chapter 4 The Eight Principles in Child-Centered Play Therapy 71

Chapter 5 Preparing Your Setting for Providing Child-Centered Play Therapy 89

Chapter 6 The Two Core Therapist Skills: Tracking and Empathic Responding 107

Chapter 7 Creating an Optimum Environment for Therapy Through Structuring and Limit Setting 131

Chapter 8 Responding to Questions, Requests for Help, and Commands 167

Chapter 9 Role-Play: The Therapeutic Value of Taking Part in Dramatic or Pretend Play During Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions 195

Chapter 10 Recognizing Stages: Understanding the Therapy Process and Evaluating Children’s Internal Progress 225

Chapter 11 Helping Parents, Teachers, and Principals Understand and Support the Child’s Work in Play Therapy 255

Chapter 12 Goals, Treatment Planning, Reporting, and Evaluating Progress 293

Chapter 13 Filial Therapy: Involving Parents and Caregivers in Child-Centered Play Sessions With Their Children 315

Chapter 14 Helping Children Capitalize on Gains Made in CCPT 335

Chapter 15 Reaching Diverse Clients with the Child-Centered Approach 347

Chapter 16 Legal and Ethical Issues From a Child-Centered Perspective 367

Chapter 17 Your Ongoing Development 383

Skills Support Resources 395

Special Reference List for Chapter Opening Quotes 409

References 413

Name Index 423

Subject Index 427