{"product_id":"contemporary-play-therapy-theory-research-and-practice-paperback-1","title":"Contemporary Play Therapy: Theory, Research, and Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles E. Schaefer\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eHeidi Gerard Kaduson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis highly practical book presents current developments in play therapy, including innovative applications for particular problems and populations. Contributors first discuss the latest ideas and techniques emerging from object relations, experiential, dynamic, and narrative perspectives. Next, research evaluating the effectiveness of play interventions is reviewed in detail. The book's third and largest section demonstrates creative approaches for helping children deal with a variety of adverse circumstances: homelessness, family problems, sexual abuse, social aggression, natural disasters, and more. Throughout, rich case illustrations enhance the book's utility for clinicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT-S, until his death in 2020, was Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. A pioneering play therapist, he was Cofounder and Director Emeritus of the Association for Play Therapy, which recognized him with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Schaefer published more than 100 research articles and over 70 professional books, including \u003ci\u003ePrescriptive Play Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePlay-Based Interventions for Childhood Anxieties, Fears, and Phobias\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eEssential Play Therapy Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Heidi Gerard Kaduson, PhD, RPT-S, specializes in evaluation and intervention services for children with a variety of behavioral, emotional, and learning problems. She is past president of the Association for Play Therapy and codirector of the Play Therapy Training Institute. She has lectured internationally on play therapy, attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder, and learning disabilities. Dr. Kaduson's publications include \u003ci\u003eThe Playing Cure\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e (Volumes I, II, and III). With Charles E. Schaefer, she is coeditor of \u003ci\u003eShort-Term Play Therapy for Children, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e. Dr. Kaduson maintains a private practice in child psychotherapy in Monroe Township, New Jersey.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.92 x 8.98 x 6.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708447748403,"sku":"9781593856335","price":73.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/zmPn0_4ZcE9781593856335_a20240d3-67aa-47bf-bb99-7b7fc0d5a69d.webp?v=1763434581","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/contemporary-play-therapy-theory-research-and-practice-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}