Play Therapy

Now in its fully revised second edition, this authoritative text on play therapy offers a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the field, integrating theoretical foundations, evidence-based practice, and applied clinical strategies. Expert contributors provide guidance on widely used approaches, professional challenges, and emerging issues, helping clinicians tailor interventions to the unique needs of diverse populations. Rich case illustrations and synthesized research offer practical insights for both students and practicing therapists.

Key Features:

• Includes 85% new content reflecting the latest developments in play therapy research and practice.
• Explores a variety of clinical approaches, including Gestalt play therapy, prescriptive play therapy, group play therapy, and nature-based play therapy.
• Addresses work with diverse populations, including neurodivergent children, culturally diverse children, adolescents, LGBTQIA+ youth, immigrant families, and infants with parents.
• Covers clinical concerns such as trauma, attachment disruption, anxiety, depression, suicidality, chronic illness, and racial trauma.
• Integrates contemporary practice considerations, including telemental health, resilience-building, parent consultation, and interventions within child protection and legal contexts.
• Emphasizes research-informed practice, with enhanced attention to recent studies and evidence-based strategies.
• Provides engaging case examples, practical guidance, and course-ready content for students, supervisors, and practicing clinicians.