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Dennis McCarthy - A Manual of Dynamic Play Therapy: Helping Things Fall Apart, the Paradox of Play - 9781849058797 - V9781849058797
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A Manual of Dynamic Play Therapy: Helping Things Fall Apart, the Paradox of Play

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Description for A Manual of Dynamic Play Therapy: Helping Things Fall Apart, the Paradox of Play Paperback. Children experience growth and change throughout their lives. This book explains how this reorganising process can be used in play therapy to help children dealing with social, neurological, developmental, health and family issues. Theory and examples are used to show how to apply the practice with a range of clients. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMJT; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 268.

Children will experience natural growth and change throughout their lives. Play, by its very nature, always results in things falling apart, often literally, and children generally find satisfaction in this process of collapse and renewal.

This book harnesses the power of the reorganizing process to elicit positive and profound change in children dealing with social, neurological, developmental, health and family issues. The author clarifies the theory behind this innovative play therapy approach, and explains its practical application to a full spectrum of client needs, using inspirational, real-life anecdotes as examples. He also describes the importance of using symbols in play ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849058797
SKU
V9781849058797
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10

About Dennis McCarthy
Dennis McCarthy is a licensed mental health counselor in New York state and is the director of Metamorfos Institute. He is a psychotherapist working with both children and adults and specializing in sandplay and dream work. Initially trained as a dancer, he weaves the body's innate urge to move into all of his work.

Reviews for A Manual of Dynamic Play Therapy: Helping Things Fall Apart, the Paradox of Play
The book is written in a clear, concise manner, with theory described in a way that is easy to understand, making it effortless for us to read and engage with the te3xt. His illustrative case material is particularly engaging and demonstrates various creative methods.
BACP Children & Young People The press release states that this book "will be essential ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for A Manual of Dynamic Play Therapy: Helping Things Fall Apart, the Paradox of Play


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