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Play Therapy in Middle Childhood
. Ed(S): Drewes, Athena A.; Schaefer, Charles E.
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Description for Play Therapy in Middle Childhood
Hardback. Editor(s): Drewes, Athena A.; Schaefer, Charles E. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JMC; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
This book helps therapists provide developmentally appropriate, effective play therapy for children ages 6 to 12. The interventions address internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders, relational deficits, and autism spectrum disorder.
Children ages 6-12 undergo major developmental changes. During this period, known as middle childhood, they develop a more advanced sense of self, emotion regulation skills, and self-confidence. They become less dependent on their parents and learn to form connections with peers. They also learn to follow rules and reach achievements through sustained effort. Because of these social, emotional, and cognitive developments, play therapy with these children looks different than ... Read more
This book helps therapists provide developmentally appropriate, effective play therapy for children ages 6 to 12. The interventions address internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders, relational deficits, and autism spectrum disorder.
Children ages 6-12 undergo major developmental changes. During this period, known as middle childhood, they develop a more advanced sense of self, emotion regulation skills, and self-confidence. They become less dependent on their parents and learn to form connections with peers. They also learn to follow rules and reach achievements through sustained effort. Because of these social, emotional, and cognitive developments, play therapy with these children looks different than ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
American Psychological Association United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Washington DC, United States
ISBN
9781433820830
SKU
V9781433820830
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About . Ed(S): Drewes, Athena A.; Schaefer, Charles E.
Athena A. Drewes, PsyD, MA, RPT-S, is director of clinical training and of the APA-accredited predoctoral internship program at Astor Services for Children & Families, where she also serves as a clinician specializing in complex trauma with foster care children. Dr. Drewes is a licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and registered play therapist supervisor. She is past director of the ... Read more
Reviews for Play Therapy in Middle Childhood
“Drewes and Shaefer do an excellent job of providing experienced therapists with a well-organized, clearly written overview of developmentally relevant play interventions for elementary school-aged children.” —PsycCRITIQUES