Having really only studied one theory of Play Therapy, I found this book broadened
my knowledge of Play Therapy in general.
While
knowledge of play therapy is spreading more and more, most people are not as familiar with the workings of this therapeutic intervention as they are with standard psychotherapy.
Amanda currently has a private practice in Lakewood, CO and enjoys bringing
her knowledge of play therapy, trauma therapy and family systems therapy to both her clinical work and to her supervision.
Amanda currently has a private practice in Lakewood, CO and enjoys bringing
her knowledge of play therapy, trauma therapy and family systems therapy to both her clinical work and to her supervision.
Not exact matches
Trauma - Informed Expressive Arts and
Play Therapy integrates neurodevelopmental
knowledge and the sensory qualities
of the arts in trauma including the following 1) how the mind and body respond to traumatic events; 2) recognition that symptoms are adaptive coping strategies rather than pathology; 3) emphasis on cultural sensitivity and empowerment; and 4) helping to move individuals from being not only survivors, but ultimately to becoming «thrivers» through skill building, support networks, and resilience enhancement.
Empowered with the
knowledge that retinal cells
play a critical role in communicating information from the eye to brain, researchers have begun to develop a suite
of potential treatments and
therapies.
Gain
knowledge of the history
of sand tray work in
play therapy 2.
To develop
knowledge about the origins and development
of the
play therapy modality
of Sandplay
Overall, Smith - Addock believes that the purpose
of Play Buddies, to enhance the therapists» knowledge and understanding of play therapy through hands - on practice, was accomplished as evidenced in the therapists» own wo
Play Buddies, to enhance the therapists»
knowledge and understanding
of play therapy through hands - on practice, was accomplished as evidenced in the therapists» own wo
play therapy through hands - on practice, was accomplished as evidenced in the therapists» own words.
Play therapy was developed with the knowledge that play is the language of child
Play therapy was developed with the
knowledge that
play is the language of child
play is the language
of children.
Topics covered include: integrating field
knowledge of play, development, and theory into the advanced
play therapist's
knowledge base; working with difficult situations, such as limit - setting, aggression, and parents; addressing modern work concerns like measuring progress, data accountability, and treatment planning; differentiating
play therapy practice in school and community settings; and addressing complicated skills, such as theme work, group
play therapy, and supervision.
Advances our understanding
of the integration
of addictions into mental health; psychology
of the mind and biology
of the brain; models
of group
therapy; 12 - step approaches and leader led groups; scientific
knowledge and clinical wisdom; and, the pivotal role that an understanding
of attachment
plays in effective group psychotherapy....
Each bring a unique teaching style and comprehensive
knowledge in a variety
of play therapy techniques.
This book brings that insight to fruition in an approach to attachment - focused
play and arts
therapy that is grounded in
knowledge of developmental neuroscience, and it does so with insight and wisdom.