The Handbook of Group Play Therapy: How to Do It, How It Works, Whom It's Best for

Sweeney, Daniel S.; Homeyer, Linda E.

ISBN 10: 0787948071 / ISBN 13: 9780787948078

Published by Jossey-Bass, 1999

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Synopsis:

Here is a comprehensive guide to of the the most effective anddynamic childhood intervention available to counselors, therapists,teachers, psychologists, and anyone who works with kids. Thishands-on resource applies play therapy theory to a wide variety ofgroup settings and gives therapists insight into treating specialpopulations including sibling groups, children who have beenabused, and children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.Enter a child's world of communication with twenty-five of thecountry's leading play therapy experts as they guide you through amyriad of group play therapy approaches, issues, and techniques.The Handbook of Group Play Therapy gives therapists the tools theyneed to help children as they experience the exhilaration, fear,joy, and frustration in discovering the world around them as theylearn about themselves and others.

"The authors have pinpointed a dynamic and developing area oftherapeutic play. . . . a very valuable resource in working withchildren."-Robert C. Berg, professor and assistant chair,Department of Counseling, Development, and Higher Education,University of North Texas

About the Author:

DANIEL S. SWEENEY is assistant professor of counseling at George Fox University and the former assistant director of the Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas.

LINDA E. HOMEYER is assistant professor at Southwest Texas State University and past president of the Texas Association for Play Therapy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Handbook of Group Play Therapy: How to ...
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket