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Introduction to developmental playtherapy : playing and health

"In Introduction to Developmental Playtherapy, Jennings argues that creative play is essential for children's health. Drawing on examples from her own professional experience, she discusses how play can help resolve issues by allowing possible solutions to be explored safely, thus encouraging flexibility of response. She explores the cultural background and theory of using play as a therapeutic tool with children and how play can communicate to the therapist what the child needs to tell."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 1999
Jessica Kingsley, London, 1999
Case studies
191 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
9781853026355, 1853026352
40331136
1. Towards a new philosophy of play
2. Some developmental theories
3. The playtherapy method
4. Dramatic play as a basis for living
5. Practical playtherapy : embodiment
6. Practical playtherapy : projection
7. The playtherapy method : role and dramatic play
8. Playtherapy applications
9. Playtherapy in practice
Appendix I : Playtherapy resources
Appendix II : Developmental checklist