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Clinical Applications of the Therapeutic Powers of Play: Case Studies in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

by Eileen Prendiville
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9780367341091
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publisher Imprint: Routledge
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 200
  • Original Price: GBP 30.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 273 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent and Mental Health

Clinical 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 repair, the book deconstructs the therapy process to better understand how play facilitates communication, fosters emotional wellness, increases personal strengths, and enhances social relationships.

This comprehensive text will help the therapist navigate through the world of child and adolescent psychotherapy and explain the therapeutic powers of play through relevant clinical case studies.

Eileen Prendiville is the Director of Academic Affairs at the Children's Therapy Centre (CTC) in Westmeath, Ireland. She founded this centre and designed its play therapy and psychotherapy training programmes including the Master of Arts in Creative Psychotherapy. She was also a founding member of the Children at Risk in Ireland Foundation and was National Clinical Director until 2004 when she moved to CTC.

Judi A. Parson Ph.D., MA Play Therapy, M.Hth Sc., G.Dip Paeds, RN, RPT-S (APPTA and BAPT). Academic Course Director, Master of Child Play Therapy, Deakin University. Judi supervises a range of play therapy research projects and Ph.D. students and maintains a small private practice.

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