Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship

Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship
by Garry L. Landreth

Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship
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Author: Garry L. Landreth
Edition: Hardcover
Published: 2002-08
ISBN: 1583913270
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Brunner-Routledge

Book Reviews of Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship

Book Review: Good, but requires a huge buy-in on theory
Summary: 3 Stars

I took a course from Dr. Landreth in the 1980s, and while I respect his perspective on child-centered play therapy, it seems a bit rigid and dogmatic. This book describes his theoretical perspective on working with children -- ONE perspective, which is helpful in many cases, but definitely not for everyone. In working with a diverse group of families and children, I've found the perspectives and techniques outlined in this book to have limited applicability. Landreth would say that's the therapist's fault -- not doing the approach "right." But I think it helps to look at the ideas in this book as ONE approach of many, and to work from the approach that fits you and your families best.

Summary of Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship

Play is to the child what verbalization is to the adult-it is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences and disclosing wishes. Revised and updated, this second edition of the award-winning Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship provides comprehensive and detailed information for creating therapeutic relationships with children and facilitating the play therapy process. Guidelines, transcripts and case examples are provided for governing sensitive issues at every stage of the therapeutic process, from the first meeting to the end of the relationship.

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