Foundations of Play Therapy

Comprehensive coverage of the major theoretical models of play therapy

Foundations of Play Therapy is a complete guide to the many diverse approaches to play therapy methods used in clinical practice with children, adolescents, and adults. Edited by Charles Schaefer, a leader in the field, and featuring an expert panel of contributors, this comprehensive reference provides detailed descriptions of all of the major theoretical models of play therapy and offers the reader practical examples of how to apply each model in practice.

Top experts in the field present up-to-date and insightful coverage of the fourteen major theories of play therapy:

• Psychoanalytic
• Cognitive Behavioral
• Jungian
• Family
• Adlerian
• Group
• Child-centered
• Ecosystemic
• Filial
• Phenomenological
• Gestalt
• Object Relations
• Attachment-oriented
• Prescriptive

Foundations of Play Therapy is a valuable resource for psychologists, counselors, social workers, school counselors, and an essential text for training students and professionals interested in the field of play therapy.