The Therapeutic Powers of Play
eBook - PDF

The Therapeutic Powers of Play

Comparing Theories and Practice

  1. 457 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Therapeutic Powers of Play

Comparing Theories and Practice

About this book

A Clear, Unified Guide to Integrating Play Therapy Theory and Practice

Ideal for professors, supervisors, trainers, and practicing play therapists, this book offers an accessible, up-to-date synthesis of the Therapeutic Powers of Play across seminal theoretical approaches. Each chapter-written by the co-editors and leading experts-uses the same case study to show exactly how a given theory conceptualizes the child and incorporates the therapeutic powers of play into treatment.

With its focused structure and practical comparisons, this book provides a unique, side-by-side look at how different theories understand and apply play's healing mechanisms. It delivers the essentials: clear foundations, major theoretical frameworks, and practical guidance for integrating the Therapeutic Powers of Play in real clinical work.

A timely, much-needed resource, this book deepens understanding, strengthens clinical decision-making, and brings clarity to the art and science of play therapy.

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Yes, you can access The Therapeutic Powers of Play by Athena A. Drewes,Edward (Franc) Hudspeth in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Psychology & Developmental Psychology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9798216277637
Edition
1
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Developmental Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Figures and Photos
  8. Tables
  9. About the Contributors
  10. About the Editors
  11. Foreword
  12. Preface
  13. In Memoriam
  14. Part I: Understanding the Therapeutic Powers of Play
  15. Chapter 1: What Is a Therapeutic Power of Play?
  16. Chapter 2: The Therapeutic Powers of Play: Overview
  17. Chapter 3: Developing a Theoretical Orientation and Play Therapy Identity
  18. Chapter 4: The Neuroscience of Theories, Play, and Therapeutic Powers of Play
  19. Chapter 5: Bringing the Therapeutic Powers of Play into Focus Using the Play Therapy Dimensions Model®
  20. Chapter 6: Case: Conceptualization from a Theoretical and Therapeutic Powers of Play Lens
  21. Chapter 7: Research and Empirical Support
  22. Chapter 8: Play Therapy Supervision in Flux: Navigating Supervisee Change and Growth through the Transtheoretical Model of Cli ical Supervision
  23. Part II: Comparing Theoretical Approaches through the Lens of the Therapeutic Powers of Play
  24. Chapter 9: Psychoanalytic Play Therapy: The Power of the Creative Force to Unlock the Unconscious
  25. Chapter 10: Child-Centered Play Therapy
  26. Chapter 11: Gestalt Play Therapy: Embodied Play
  27. Chapter 12: Attachment Theory, Theraplay, and the Therapeutic Powers of Play
  28. Chapter 13: Jungian Analytical Play Therapy
  29. Chapter 14: Using the Therapeutic Powers of Play in Adlerian Play Therapy
  30. Chapter 15: Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy
  31. Chapter 16: Solution-Focused Play Therapy: Using Therapeutic Powers of Play to Help Children Succeed
  32. Part III: Integrative Approaches and Applications
  33. Chapter 17: Prescriptive Play Therapy
  34. Chapter 18: AutPlay Therapy: Play Therapy through a Neurodiversity Affirming Lens
  35. Chapter 19: FirstPlay® Therapy
  36. Chapter 20: TraumaPlayTM
  37. Chapter 21: The Therapeutic Powers of Play in Digital Play TherapyTM
  38. Chapter 22: EMDR and Play Therapy Integration
  39. Chapter 23: Attachment Centered Play Therapy
  40. Part IV: Closing Thoughts: Practical Use of the Text
  41. Closing Notes: Practical Use of the Text
  42. Appendix: Case Study—Herman
  43. Index