The Guide to Play Therapy Documentation and Parent Consultation

Description

The Guide to Play Therapy Documentation and Parent Consultation guides play therapists through the case-documentation process, from the initial inquiry for services through intake session, diagnosis, treatment planning, session notes, and termination summary. There’s a special focus on writing session notes, one of the areas in which play therapists most often request additional training. Chapters also identify play themes, explore clinical theories and case conceptualization, and guide play therapists from the playroom to the paperwork. The authors include several examples of case notes and treatment plans completed from a variety of theoretical perspectives, and vignettes and case studies illustrate ways to connect with caregivers, strategies for working with challenging caregivers, addressing difficult topics at different ages and stages of parenting (how to talk about sex, screen time, co-parenting, etc.), and much more. The book also includes a thorough discussion of ways to structure parent consultations to facilitate the therapeutic process. Expansive appendices provide many case examples and tips to explain and demonstrate documentation, and the authors provide form templates in the text and on the book’s website. Cover Endorsements Half Title Title Copyright Dedication Contents About the Authors Part One Documentation and Parent Consultation 1 Introduction The Golden Thread Using This Guide Importance of Professional Liability Insurance Importance of Supervision and Consultation Resources References 2 Inquiry Through Intake Summary The Inquiry Scheduling Initial Parent Consultation Intake Documents Intake Summary Resources References 3 Initial Parent Consultation Building the Relationship Information to Gather Information to Give Frequency of Play Therapy Sessions and Parent Consultations Preparing the Child for the Playroom Managing Dual Relationships Other Considerations Closing the Session People to Paper: Documentation In Closing Resources References 4 Diagnosis and Treatment Plan Case Conceptualization Statement Developing the DSM Diagnosis Creating the Treatment Plan Sharing the Treatment Plan With the Parents Resources References 5 Treatment Phase: Session Notes Session Notes Additional Dynamics to Document In Closing Resources References 6 Ongoing Parent Consultations What Is the Purpose of a Parent Consultation? Basic Components of a Parent Consultation Basic Skills in a Parent Consultation Parent Expectations of Parent Consultations Parent Consultation Models People to Paper: Documentation In Closing Resources References 7 Termination Termination Summary Termination Discussion With Parents Termination Closure for the Play Therapist Resources Part Two Looking Further 8 Parents Who Challenge Us Counseling Theory in Parent Consultations Therapist Attitudes Responding to Parent’s Questions Working With Other Professionals Divorced Parents Familiar Parent Profiles Referring Parents for Their Own Counseling When Parents Activate You In Closing Resources References 9 Difficult Parenting Issues The Importance of Co-Regulation Helping Parents Talk With Their Children About Difficult Topics Creating a Divorce Narrative General Support for Divorced Parents Talking With Parents About Trauma Talking With Parents About Sensitive Topics In Closing Resources 10 A Deeper Look at Play Therapeutic Powers of Play View of Play Continuum Directive Versus Nondirective Continuum Neurobiology in the Playroom In-the-Moment: The Play Therapist’s Response to Play In Closing Resources References 11 Finding a Theory Therapeutic Powers of Play Exploring Counseling Theories Indicators for Selecting Your Play Therapy Theory In Closing Resources References 12 Professional Growth Considerations Seekers and Finders of Continuing Education Becoming a Registered Play TherapistTM Play Therapy Consultation and Supervision Association for Play Therapy’s Play Therapy Best Practices In Closing References Appendices Appendix A: Sample Intake Forms Intake Form Informed Consent for Play Therapy Professional Disclosure Statement Professional Disclosure Statement—Sample Child Background Form Consent for Release of Information Appendix B: Initial Parent Consultation Session Notes Initial Parent Consultation Preparation Form Initial Parent Consultation Session Note Initial Parent Consultation Session Note—Sample Appendix C: Play Therapy Treatment Plans Play Therapy Treatment Plan Adlerian Play Therapy (AdPT) Treatment Plan—Sample Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) Treatment Plan—Sample Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) Treatment Plan—Sample Gestalt Play Therapy (GPT) Treatment Plan—Sample Solution-Focused Play Therapy (SFPT) Treatment Plan—Sample CUES & CLUES: Adlerian Play Therapy CUES & CLUES: Child Centered Play Therapy CUES & CLUES: Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy CUES & CLUES: Gestalt Play Therapy Appendix D: Session Notes, Themes, and more Cues & Clues Play Therapy Session Note—Nondirective Play Therapy Session Note—Directive Adlerian Play Therapy Session Note Guidelines for Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy Session Note Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy Session Note Solution-Focused Play Therapy Session Note Play Therapy Cues & Clues: Objective Information Play Therapy Cues & Clues: Major Themes and Play Behaviors Play Therapy Themes by Factor Analysis Play Therapy Themes That Merit Special Attention Play Therapy Session Cues & Clues: Other Useful Scales Appendix E: Ongoing Parent Consultations Weekly Parent Feedback Form Weekly Parent Feedback Form—Sample Parent Consultation Preparation Form Parent Consultation Preparation Form—Sample Parent Consultation Session Note Parent Consultation Session Note—Sample Appendix F: Therapeutic Parenting Skill Practice Worksheets Reflection of Feeling Practice Worksheet—Instructions Reflection of Feeling Practice Worksheet Limit Setting Practice Worksheet—Instructions ACT Limit Setting Practice Worksheet Adlerian Play Therapy Limit Setting Practice Worksheet Appendix G: Termination Play Therapy Termination Summary Play Therapy Termination Summary—Sample Index