Description
Prelude: Once Upon a Time 1. An Introduction to Play Therapy Interlude 1: Show Up and Choose To Be Present 2. Pick a Theory, Any Theory Interlude 2: Showing Interest 3. Broad Play Therapy Strategies Interlude 3: Being Intentional with Your Interventions and Making "Stuff" Up 4. Building a Relationship Interlude 4: Take a Breath 5. Exploring Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Dynamics Interlude 5: Developing a Conceptualization of Your Clients 6. Helping Clients Gain Insight Interlude 6: Language Choice 7. Helping Clients Make Changes in Play Therapy Interlude 7: Giving Yourself Permission 8. Working with Parents, Teachers, and Families Interlude 8: Avoiding Judgment 9. Challenging Situations in the Playroom Interlude 9: Continuing the Journey Appendix A. Theory and Play Therapy Resources Appendix B. Children's Books Appendix C. Professional Information References Index