Designed for professionals adding play therapy to their practices as well as for graduate students, the second edition of Child-Centered Play Therapy is comprehensive, engaging, and practical.
The authors provide a strong theoretical base from which to understand the whys and hows of child-centered play therapy and guide readers through all necessary skills for successful practice. From playroom setup, tracking and empathy, limit-setting, and role-play to treatment planning, recognizing stages, measuring progress, and working with parents and teachers, each chapter anticipates readers’ questions and covers key concepts in diverse ways to meet different learning styles.
On the book’s website, readers will find a test bank, sample slides and syllabi, treatment planning forms, as well as additional activities and worksheets for students and trainees.
Author(s): Nancy H. Cochran, William J. Nordling, Jeff L. Cochran
Edition: 2
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 345
City: New York
Cover
Endorsements
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
SECTION 1 Background to Understanding the “What and Why” of CCPT
1 Introduction: What CCPT Is, Brief Notes of Who We Are, and How to Use this Book
2 CCPT and Key Concepts From Child Development and Principles
of Human Change
3 Research and Literature Supporting CCPT: Effectiveness, Multicultural Applicability, and Neuroscience Connections
4 The Ideal Therapist Qualities: Deep Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Genuineness
5 The Eight Principles in Child-Centered Play Therapy
SECTION 2 The CCPT In-Session Skill Sets
6 Preparing Your Setting for Providing Child-Centered Play Therapy
7 The Two Core Therapist Skills: Tracking and Empathic Responding
8 Creating an Optimum Environment for Therapy Through Structuring and Limit-Setting
9 Responding to Questions, Requests for Help, and Commands
10 Role-Play: The Therapeutic Value of Taking Part in Dramatic or Pretend Play During Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions
SECTION 3 The CCPT Out-of-Session Skill Sets
11 Recognizing Stages: Understanding the Therapy Process and Evaluating Children’s Internal Progress
12 Helping Parents, Teachers, and Principals Support the Child’s Work in Play Therapy
13 Goals, Treatment Planning, and Evaluating Progress
14 Filial Therapy: Involving Parents and Caregivers in Child-Centered Play Sessions with Their Children
15 Helping Children Capitalize on Gains
16 Reaching Diverse Clients with the Child-Centered Approach
SECTION 4 Integrity in Practice
17 Legal and Ethical Issues From a Child-Centered Perspective
18 Your Ongoing Development
Skills Support Resources
Index
