{"product_id":"9781118859834","title":"Handbook of Play Therapy","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHandbook of Play Therapy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKevin J. O'Connor | Charles E. Schaefer | Lisa D. Braverman\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Psychotherapy \/ Child \u0026amp; Adolescent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA complete, comprehensive play therapy resource for mental health professionals\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandbook of Play Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e is the one-stop resource for play therapists with coverage of all major aspects written by experts in the field. This edition consolidates the coverage of both previous volumes into one book, updated to reflect the newest findings and practices of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful for new and experienced practitioners alike, this guide provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of play therapy including, theory and technique, special populations, nontraditional settings, professional and contemporary issues. Edited by the founders of the field, each chapter is written by well-known and respected academics and practitioners in each topic area and includes research, assessment, strategies, and clinical application. This guide covers all areas required for credentialing from the Association for Play Therapy, making it uniquely qualified as the one resource for certification preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the core theories and techniques of play therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply play therapy to special populations and in nontraditional settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the history and emerging issues in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the research and evidence base, clinical applications, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses regularly utilize play therapy techniques to facilitate more productive sessions and promote better outcomes for patients. \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Play Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e provides the deep, practical understanding needed to incorporate these techniques into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEVIN J. O'CONNOR, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD, RPT-S,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Clinical Psychologist and Distinguished Professor in Clinical PsyD and PhD programs at the California School of Professional Psychology. Along with Charles E. Schaefer, he cofounded the Association for Play.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHARLES E. SCHAEFER, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD, RPT-S,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickson University. Dr. Schaefer has written or edited over 55 professional books, many on the topic of play therapy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLISA D. BRAVERMAN, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in the areas of oncology, child abuse, and trauma. She also treats children, adolescents, and their families.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 November 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118859834\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e720\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380011692172,"sku":"9781118859834","price":75.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118859834_feb9b961-4823-4d11-abc7-11f72754b76e.jpg?v=1780107250","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118859834","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}