Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals, Families and Groups

by Shlomo Ariel

Book Overview

Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals, Families and Groups is a complete theory-to-practice introduction to a comprehensive integrative model of play therapy, developed by Shlomo Ariel. It synthesizes numerous concepts, methods and techniques found in the various branches of play theory and research under a unified conceptual and linguistic roof of information-processing, cybernetics and semiotics. The author's tenet is that any case, whatever the presenting difficulties, can be treated by such an integrative, multi-systemic approach.

This book abounds with vivid observations and case descriptions, followed by discussions in a fictional inter-disciplinary seminar. Every chapter is followed by a brief summary, homework assignments and a classified list of relevant publications.

Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals, Families and Groups

will generate immense interest throughout the play therapy community. It can serve as a textbook for budding play therapists and as a reference book for more experienced practitioners.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 036718768X
• ISBN13: 9780367187682
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.4"