Handbook of Play Therapy

A comprehensive play therapy resource for mental health professionalsEdited by the founders of the field, Handbook of Play Therapy, Second Edition serves as a one-stop resource for play therapists, offering updated coverage of all major aspects of the topic. Each chapter is written by well-known and respected academics and practitioners in their areas of expertise and includes research, assessment, strategies, and clinical application. Covering all areas required for credentialing from the Association for Play Therapy, this essential guide is uniquely qualified as the resource for certification preparation.Useful for new and experienced practitioners alike, Handbook of Play Therapy, Second Edition provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of play therapy, including theory and technique, special populations, nontraditional settings, and professional and contemporary issues-and how to incorporate these techniques into practice.Handbook of Play Therapy, Second Edition explores:* The core theories and techniques of play therapy* How to apply play therapy to special populations and in nontraditional settings* The history and emerging issues in the field* The research and evidence base, clinical applications, and moreCovering everything you'll encounter as a professional in this growing field, Handbook of Play Therapy, Second Edition is indispensable reading for psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses.