This practical, user-friendly manual shows mental health professionals how to implement play therapy with adolescents and adults and how to conceptualise client struggles using a wealth of creative approaches. Creative Play Therapy with Adolescents and Adults follows an accessible seven-stage process for professionals to address clients’ core needs and establish an empathic therapeutic relationship. Filled with techniques, skills and case studies to help demystify complex client work, the book outlines an easy-to-follow treatment protocol for healing and resolution.
Key Features
- Addresses clients’ core needs through a seven-stage process.
- Explores a range of expressive arts including art, drama, dance, writing, and sand play.
- Includes key materials needed for each expressive art.
- Considers additional aspects of play therapy including resistance, spirituality, and self-care.
- Outlines a treatment protocol for healing and resolution.
Additional Information
This book will be of interest to a wide range of mental health professionals working with adults and adolescents as it encourages a more creative career and lasting, tangible progress in clients.
