Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship by Garry L. Landreth Hardcover Book

Description: Play Therapy by Garry L. Landreth This is the latest edition of Garry Landreths comprehensive text on creating therapeutic relationships with children through play. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the latest edition of Garry Landreths comprehensive text on creating therapeutic relationships with children through play.This book details Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based model, which stresses the importance of understanding the childs world. Professors who have taught a course based on the previous editions will be pleased to find the core message intact but updated with a comprehensive review of rigorous contemporary research demonstrating the strong evidence base for CCPT across cultural groups and presenting issues. Expanded to cover additional topics of interest, this new edition includes a model of the change process in CCPT and 13 new Rules of Thumb that help clarify the CCPT relationship, and discusses deeper issues in CCPT, such as recognizing emotional blocks in play therapy, being culturally responsive, discovering meaning when there seems to be no meaning, and more.This new edition offers essential help to play therapists who respond to sensitive issues at every stage of the therapeutic process. Author Biography Garry L. Landreth, EdD, LPC, RPT-S, is Regents Professor Emeritus, Department of Counseling and Higher Education and Founder and Director Emeritus, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas. Table of Contents 1. About Me, Garry Landreth; 2. The Meaning of Play 3. History and Development of Play Therapy; 4. A View of Children; 5. Child-Centered Play Therapy, 6. Being Culturally Responsive; 7. The Play Therapist; 8. Supervision and Play Therapy Training; 9. Parents as Partners in Play Therapy; 10. The Playroom and Materials; 11. Beginning the Relationship: The Childs Time; 12. Characteristics of Facilitative Responses; 13. Discovering Meaning When There Seems to Be No Meaning; 14. Therapeutic Limit Setting; 15. Typical Problems in Play Therapy and What to Do If; 16. Issues in Play Therapy; 17. Determining Therapeutic Process and Termination; 18. Intensive and Short-Term Child-Centered Play Therapy; 19. Research Evidence for CCPT Review "Substantially updated to include a wealth of new information, Garry draws on his vast experience and wisdom to expand on the healing power of the child-centered play therapy relationship. Fresh ideas and insights poignantly illustrated through personal stories and case examples both enlighten and touch the readers heart. A must-read for all play therapists to expand their depth of practice, and for anyone committed to a deeper understanding of children and what they need in order to heal and reach their full potential."Sue C. Bratton, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, Professor Emerita and Director Emerita, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas."A subsequent edition that is a masterpiece! Previous editions of Play Therapy have been such classics that it is difficult to imagine an improvement would be possible. However, this 4th edition accomplishes it. There are so many impressive additions. This book is both familiar and new – something only Dr. Landreth could do. This is a foundational book in my classes and should be required for anyone looking to understand and practice play therapy."Daniel S. Sweeney, PhD, LMFT, LPC, RPT-S, Professor, Clinical Director, and Director of the NW Center for Play Therapy Studies, George Fox University."Dr. Landreth has done it again! He has gifted the child therapy community with an insightful, meaningful, and practical framework for Child-Centered Play Therapy. Building on his last three editions, Dr. Landreth offers new perspectives and reflections on processes within play therapy. This new edition brings the dynamics of play therapy alive through multiple cases and session transcripts that illustrate Dr. Landreths teaching points. Every page led me to reflect upon the significance of play therapy in childrens lives."Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, Regents Professor, Co-Director of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas. Details ISBN1032186976 Author Garry L. Landreth Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2023 Edition 4th ISBN-13 9781032186979 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-07-11 Subtitle The Art of the Relationship Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 3 Tables, black and white; 19 Halftones, black and white; 19 Illustrations, black and white AU Release Date 2023-07-11 NZ Release Date 2023-07-11 UK Release Date 2023-07-11 ISBN-10 1032186976 Pages 457 Edition Description 4th edition Alternative 9781032186955 DEWEY 616.891653 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Imprint Routledge We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159581483;

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