Doing Play Therapy: From Building the Relationship to Facilitating Change (Hardcover)

Prelude: Once Upon a Time . . .
1. An Introduction to Play Therapy
Interlude 1: Show Up and Choose To Be Present
2. Pick a Theory, Any Theory
Interlude 2: Showing Interest
3. Broad Play Therapy Strategies
Interlude 3: Being Intentional and Making Stuff Up
4. Building a Relationship
Interlude 4: Take a Breath
5. Exploring Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Dynamics
Interlude 5: Developing a Conceptualization of Your Clients
6. Helping Clients Gain Insight
Interlude 6: Language Choice
7. Helping Clients Make Changes in Play Therapy
Interlude 7: Giving Yourself Permission
8. Working with Parents, Teachers, and Families
Interlude 8: Avoiding Judgment
9. Challenging Situations in the Playroom
Interlude 9: Continuing the Journey
Interlude 10: Not the End
Appendix A. Theory and Play Therapy Resources
Appendix B. Children’s Books
Appendix C. Professional Information
References
Index