Play in clinical practice : evidence-based approaches / edited by Sandra W. Russ, Larissa N. Niec.

Other author Russ, Sandra Walker.
Other author Niec, Larissa N.
Other author ProQuest (Firm)
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Guilford Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxvi, 352 pages
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Contents Cognitive and affective processes in play / Sandra W. Russ, Julie Fiorelli and Sara Cain Spannagel -- Play and interpersonal processes / Jason F. Jent, Larissa N. Niec and Sarah E. Baker -- Assessment of pretend play / Astrid Seja Kaugars -- Measuring parent-child interactions through play / Elizabeth Brestan-Knight and Christie A. Salamone -- Play, playfulness, and creativity in therapeutic assessment with children / Deborah J. Tharinger, Gina B. Christopher and May Matson -- Parent-child interaction therapy : the role of play in the behavioral treatment of childhood conduct problems / Larissa N. Niec, Cheryl Gering and Emily Abbenante -- The use of play in trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy / Kristin M. Briggs, Melissa K. Runyon and Esther Deblinger -- Play interventions for children with autism / Connie Kasari, Linh Huynh and Amanda C. Gulsrud -- Integrating play into cognitive-behavioral therapy for child anxiety disorders / Donna B. Pincus [and others] -- Cognitive-behavioral play therapy / Sue M. Knell and Meena Dasari -- The importance of play in both the assessment and treatment of young children / Elizabeth J. Short [and others] -- Play and head start / Sandra J. Bishop-Josef and Edward F. Zigler -- Play intervention and prevention programs in school settings / Sandra W. Russ and Beth L. Pearson -- Conclusions and implications for the use of play in intervention and prevention programs / Sandra W. Russ and Larissa N. Niec.
Abstract "Summary This innovative book goes beyond traditional play therapy to present a range of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches that incorporate play as a key element. It is grounded in the latest knowledge about the importance of play in child development. Leading experts describe effective strategies for addressing a wide variety of clinical concerns, including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, parent-child relationship issues, trauma, and autism. The empirical support for each approach is summarized and clinical techniques are illustrated. The book also discusses school-based prevention programs that utilize play to support children's learning and socioemotional functioning. Subject Areas/Key Words: Assessments, behavioral, children, developmental psychology, early childhood, emotional, interventions, play therapy, prevention, problems, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, treatments Audience: Child psychologists, play and art therapists, social workers, counselors, family therapists, psychiatrists, and school psychologists; early childhood professionals; developmental psychologists"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010051641

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