Description: This book is an introduction to Gestalt Play Therapy a technique which combines the principles of gestalt theory with play techniques, so that children are able to use play to address their needs and problems. Research has shown that this approach can be applied successfully in children with different types of emotional problems in order to improve their self-support and self-esteem. The Handbook of Gestalt Play Therapy provides the reader with an explanation of gestalt theory, a practical explanation of the Gestalt Play Therapy model and also a wide range of play techniques that can be applied during each phase of the therapy process. It also features case studies throughout which illustrate how the techniques work in practice. Foreword by Hannie Schoeman. Preface. Part One. Introduction to Gestalt Play Therapy. 1. Theoretical Perspective of Gestalt Play Therapy. Part Two. Gestalt Play Therapy in Practice. 2. Building a Therapeutic Relationship, Assessment and Treatment Planning. 3. Contact-making and Building Self-support in Children. 4. Emotional Expression. 5. Self-nurturing, Addressing the Inappropriate Process and Termination. Part Three. Gestalt Play Therapy with Grieving, Traumatized and HIV/AIDS Children. 6. Gestalt Play Therapy with Grieving and Traumatized Children. Sandra Ferreira and Marinél Read. 7. Gestalt Play Therapy with HIV/AIDS Children in Middle Childhood Years. Rinda Blom and Sayeeda Dhansay. Part Four. Appendices. Appendix 1: Summary of Aspects that Should be Addressed during Each Stage of the Gestalt Play Therapeutic Process. Appendix 2: Horizontal and Vertical Development of Geastalt Play Therapy. Appendix 3: Assessment and Treatment Planning of Children from a Gestalt Theoretical Perspective. Appendix 4: Checklist for Things that the Child Lost when the Divorce Happened. About the Author. Subject Index. Author Index.
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EAN: 9781843104599
UPC: 9781843104599
ISBN: 9781843104599
MPN: N/A
Item Length: 23.3 cm
Number of Pages: 248 Pages
Publication Name: The Handbook of Gestalt Play Therapy: Practical Guidelines for Child Therapists
Language: English
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Item Height: 230 mm
Subject: Education, Psychology, Consultation
Publication Year: 2006
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 398 g
Subject Area: Children & Family, Physical Therapy, Clinical Psychology
Author: Rinda Blom
Item Width: 156 mm
Format: Paperback
