Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Relationships with Children

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Designed for professionals adding play therapy to their practices as well as for graduate students, the second edition of Child-Centered Play Therapy is comprehensive, engaging, and practical. The authors provide a strong theoretical base from which to understand the whys and hows of child-centered play therapy and guide readers through all necessary skills for successful practice. From playroom setup, tracking and empathy, limit-setting, and role-play to treatment planning, recognizing stages, measuring progress, and working with parents and teachers, each chapter anticipates readers’ questions and covers key concepts in diverse ways to meet different learning styles. On the book’s website, readers will find a test bank, sample slides and syllabi, treatment planning forms, as well as additional activities and worksheets for students and trainees. Cover Endorsements Half Title Title Copyright Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments SECTION 1 Background to Understanding the “What and Why” of CCPT 1 Introduction: What CCPT Is, Brief Notes of Who We Are, and How to Use this Book 2 CCPT and Key Concepts From Child Development and Principles of Human Change 3 Research and Literature Supporting CCPT: Effectiveness, Multicultural Applicability, and Neuroscience Connections 4 The Ideal Therapist Qualities: Deep Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Genuineness 5 The Eight Principles in Child-Centered Play Therapy SECTION 2 The CCPT In-Session Skill Sets 6 Preparing Your Setting for Providing Child-Centered Play Therapy 7 The Two Core Therapist Skills: Tracking and Empathic Responding 8 Creating an Optimum Environment for Therapy Through Structuring and Limit-Setting 9 Responding to Questions, Requests for Help, and Commands 10 Role-Play: The Therapeutic Value of Taking Part in Dramatic or Pretend Play During Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions SECTION 3 The CCPT Out-of-Session Skill Sets 11 Recognizing Stages: Understanding the Therapy Process and Evaluating Children’s Internal Progress 12 Helping Parents, Teachers, and Principals Support the Child’s Work in Play Therapy 13 Goals, Treatment Planning, and Evaluating Progress 14 Filial Therapy: Involving Parents and Caregivers in Child-Centered Play Sessions with Their Children 15 Helping Children Capitalize on Gains 16 Reaching Diverse Clients with the Child-Centered Approach SECTION 4 Integrity in Practice 17 Legal and Ethical Issues From a Child-Centered Perspective 18 Your Ongoing Development Skills Support Resources Index