The Healing Power of Play

Children traumatized by either abuse or neglect have special therapeutic needs. Regardless of a given child's ability or inability to communicate with a therapist, all children know how to play.

Combining theory with a practical 'how to" approach, The Healing Power of Play reviews traditional techniques of play therapy and describes therapeutic aids to enhance children's capacity to communicate.

To illustrate how clinicians can tailor responses to a particular child, six detailed clinical vignettes of trauma from different types of abuse are presented along with step-by-step guidelines for assessment and intervention. In addition to being designed for all professionals who work with abused children, this book also serves as a a text for advanced courses on child therapy, child development, family therapy, domestic violence, and child abuse.

Includes: Softcover Book
Written By: Eliana Gil
Length: 210 pages