Integrative Play Therapy

An integrative approach to play therapy blending various therapeutic treatment models and techniques Reflecting the transition in the field of play therapy from a “one size fits all” approach to a more eclectic framework that integrates more than one perspective, Integrative Play Therapy explores methods for blending the best theories and treatment techniques to resolve the most common psychological disorders of childhood. Edited by internationally renowned leaders in the field, this book is the first of its kind to look at the use of a multi-theoretical framework as a foundation for practice. With discussion of integrative play treatment of children presenting a wide variety of problems and disorders—including aggression issues, the effects of trauma, ADHD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, social skills deficits, medical issues such as HIV/AIDS, and more—the book provides guidance on: Play and group therapy approaches Child-directed play therapy with behavior management training for parents Therapist-led and child-led play therapies Cognitive-behavioral therapy with therapeutic storytelling and play therapy Family therapy and play therapy Bibliotherapy within play therapy An essential resource for all mental health professionals looking to incorporate play therapy into treatment, Integrative Play Therapy reveals unique flexibility in integrating theory and techniques, allowing practitioners to offer their clients the best treatment for specific presenting problems. History of psychotherapy integration and related research / John W. Seymour Integrating play therapy theories in practice / Athena A. Drewes Parent-child interaction therapy for oppositional behavior in children : integration of child-directed play therapy and behavior management training for parents / Amanda H. Costello, Karishma Chengappa, Jocelyn O. Stokes, Ashley B. Tempel, and Cheryl B. McNeil Integration of sand tray therapy and solution-focused techniques for treating noncompliant youth / Daniel S. Sweeney Holistic expressive play therapy : an integrative approach to helping maltreated children / Marie Jose Dhaese Social skills play groups for children with disruptive behavior disorders / Julie Blundon Nash, Charles E. Schaefer Cognitive-behavioral play therapy for traumatized children / Janine Shelby, Karina G. Campos The worry wars / Paris Goodyear-Brown Filial therapy for maltreated and neglected children / R. VanFleet, Glade Topham Integrating art into play therapy for children with mood disorders / Sarah Hamil Integrating play therapy and EMDR with children : a post-trauma intervention / Victoria A. McGuinness Utilizing bibliotherapy within play therapy for children with anxieties and fears / Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson Integrating cognitive-behavioral play therapy and Adlerian play therapy into the treatment of perfectionism / Jeffrey S. Ashby, Christina Noble Playing for keeps : Integrating family and play therapy to treat reacive attachment disorder / Kyle N. Weir Integrating attachment theory and nondirective play therapy to treat children with more serious attachment problems / Jessica Jäger, Virginia Ryan Integrating ecosystemic play therapy and theraplay in the treatment of attachment disorders / Kevin O'Connor Integration of child-centered play therapy and theraplay / Evangeline Munns An integrative humanistic play therapy approach to treating adopted children with a history of attachment disruptions / Sue C. Bratton, Kara Carnes-Holt, Peggy L. Ceballos. This is the only book written from an integrative play therapy approach, which includes chapters on working with children with issues such as post-traumatic stress, ADHD, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders and more.