Counseling Children through the World of Play

By Daniel Sweeney

Book Overview

If we are to touch the hearts of hurting children, we must enter their world, the world of play. Play therapy honors children by meeting them in their world. Children say with toys what they have... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0842303073
• ISBN13: 9780842303071
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

A must read for the Christian therapist

Dr. Sweeney's book is an informative and effective tool for parents and professionals who value interaction with children that is both Christian and empathic. This book has given me guidance as a play therapist, parent educator, and parent.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: The Child's World-- Chapter Two: Children Communicate through Play-- Chapter Three: Play Therapy As a Foundational Treatment-- Chapter Four: Working with Parents-- Chapter Five: The Playroom and Materials-- Chapter Six: Conducting a Child Play Therapy Session-- Chapter Seven: Therapeutic Limit Setting-- Chapter Eight: Using Stories, Sandplay, and Art in Play Therapy-- Chapter Nine: Issues in Counseling Children through Play-- Chapter Ten: Parent Training: Filial Therapy--Chapter Eleven: Treating Traumatized Children-- Chapter Twelve: Treating Disruptive Behavior Problems-- Chapter Thirteen: Treating Anxious and Depressed Children-- Chapter Fourteen: Treating Other Common Childhood Problems-- Chapter Fifteen: Children and Psychopharmacology-- Appendix A: Assessment Instruments-- Appendix B: Informed Consent for Counseling-- Appendix C: Professional Disclosure Statement

Insightful & Practical Application of Play Therapy Principle

Dr. Sweeney provides an insightful and practical view of play therapy with in a spiritual context. It is well organized, well written, and easy to understand. Dr. Sweeney examines relevant issues including: entering the child's world, play as therapy, and treating children with distinct needs. This is a must text for beginer to experienced play therapist with faith. A wonderful book and a break through for the Christian community to understand and respond to the needs of children in a therapeutic way.