Clinical Applications of the Therapeutic Powers of Play - 9780367341084

Taylor & Francis

Clinical Applications of the Therapeutic Powers of PlayCase Studies in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy\nAuthor(s): Eileen Prendiville, Judi A. Parson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367341084, 978-0367341084\nSynopsis\nClinical Applications of the Therapeutic Powers of Play provides a way to link abstract theory with practice-based knowledge and vice versa, navigating the complexities of clinical reasoning associated with age-sensitive, and most often non-verbal psychotherapies. The book invites readers into the world of child psychotherapy and into the play therapy room. It equips them to explore, discover and identify the therapeutic powers of play in action, within traditional and nature-based therapeutic environments. Using embodiment-projective-role, it navigates the developmental stages linking play and the achievement of physical, emotional, and social identity. With captivating stories of hope and re.