Child-Centered Play Therapy

Contents

• Preface I. Background and Relevance
• 1. The Importance of Play
• 2. A Brief Overview of Play Therapy
• 3. History, Theory, Principles, and Variations of Child-Centered Play Therapy II. Logistics and Techniques
• 4. Playroom Set-Up and Logistics
• 5. The Four Skills of Child-Centered Play Therapy
• 6. Recognition and Interpretation of Play Themes III. Parent Involvement
• 7. Engaging Parents and Teachers in Child-Centered Play Therapy
• 8. Filial Therapy IV. Practical Applications and Issues
• 9. Child-Centered Play Therapy with Different Presenting Problems
• 10. Handling Select Child Behaviors and Special Circumstances
• 11. Touch in Child-Centered Play Therapy
• 12. Cultural and Systemic Considerations in the Practice of Child-Centered Play Therapy V. Research and Professional Issues
• 13. Research on Child-Centered Play Therapy and Filial Therapy
• 14. Developing Competence in Child-Centered Play TherapyConclusion