Description: Edited by Charles E. Schaefer , Sophronia Kelly-Zion , Judith McCormick , and Akiko Ohnogi

"A timely and much-needed book. There is a widespread and growing need for prevention and early intervention programs and treatment approaches to help stem the rising tide of childhood disorders. Mental health problems in early childhood are often associated with greater family distress and conflict, poor social functioning and lower academic achievement during childhood and into adulthood. This book assembles an impressive list of play therapy interventions for addressing early childhood problems. It is an important resource and indispensable play therapy companion for all concerned with early childhood intervention and treatment."—Athena Drewes, Director of Clinical Training, The Astor Home for Children

Research has shown that a child's social and academic success can be greatly influenced by experiences from infancy and toddlerhood. Despite this knowledge, the importance of infant mental health has only recently been recognized. This book is one of the first to present the major models of play interventions with very young children and their families. In this collection of essays by child development experts, the editors provide a comprehensive guide of the most beneficial effects of play therapy and play for the very young.

Regardless of the theoretical orientation of the play therapist, this book will help the clinician to conceptualize the worlds of infants and toddlers, and explain the specific play therapy interventions that can be effectively utilized. Contributors address specific therapies from cultures around the world, including caregiver-toddler play therapy, filial play therapy, mother-infant play, and play based interventions with young children with disabilities and autism. This book is essential for students and professionals who work with very young children.

List of Contributors Sue Ammen; Helen Benedict; Nancy Cohen; Stefan Dombrowski; Ted Gaensbauer; Hilda Glazer; Joy Goldberger; Steve Harvey; Kim Kelsay; Beth Limberg; Toni Linder; Mirek Lojkasek; Liz Muir; Evangeline Munns; Ruth Newton; Jane Robinson; Virginia Ryan; Glenda Short; Richard Solomon; Susan Timmer; Nancy Zebel

Charles E. Schaefer is professor of psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is co-founder and Director Emeritus of the Association for Play Therapy

Sophronia Kelly-Zion is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Currently she is employed with Judson Independent School District in San Antonio, TX where she works with elementary age at-risk students.

Judy McCormick is a Play Therapist for the Health Services Executive in Limerick, Ireland. She is the past president of the Illinois Association for Play Therapy and is co-editor of the International Handbook of Play Therapy with Dr. Schaefer and Dr. Ohnogi.

Akiko J. Ohnogi is a clinical psychologist and play therapist in private practice in Tokyo who specializes in treating children, adolescents, families, parent education, and multicultural issues. Dr. Ohnogi is also adjunct faculty of International Christian University.

Table of Contents: Part I: Major Theoretical Approaches • Chapter 1: Dynamic Play with Very Young Children by Steve Harvey • Chapter 2: Child Centered/Non -directive Play Therapy for Very Young Children by Virginia Ryan • Chapter 3: Filial Play Therapy with Infants & Toddlers by Hilda Glazer • Chapter 4: Caregiver-toddler Play Therapy: An Attachment Based Approach by Helen Benedict • Chapter 5: Ecosystemic Play Therapy with Infants and Toddlers and their Families by Sue Ammen, Beth Limberg • Chapter 6: Parent-Child Attunement Therapy for Toddlers: A Behaviorally-oriented, Play-based Parent Training Model by Stefan Dombrowski, Susan Timmer, and Nancy Zebel • Chapter 7: Theraplay with 0 to 3 Year Olds by Evangeline Munns • Part II: Applications to Specific Populations • Chapter 8: Situational and Story-stem Scaffolding in Psychodynamic Play Therapy with Very young Children by Ted Gaensbauer, Kim Kelsay • Chapter 9: Play Therapy Techniques with Very Young At-risk Children in Child Care Settings by Jane Robinson • Chapter 10: Issue-Specific Guided Play to Support Infants, Toddlers and Their Families in Healthcare Settings: Rationale and Interventions by Joy Goldberger • Chapter 11: Wait, Watch, & Wonder: Infants as Agents of change in a Play-Based Approach to Mother-Infant Psychotherapy by Mirek Lojkasek, Nancy Cohen, and Liz Muir • Chgapter 12: Transdisciplinary Play-based Intervention with Young Children with Disabilities by Toni Linder • Chapter 13: Dyadic Play Therapy for Homeless Parents & Children by Ruth Newton • Chapter 14: Developmental Play Therapy for Very Young Children by Glenda Short • Chapter 15: Play-based Intervention for Very Young children with Autism: The P.L.A.Y Project by Richard Solomon

Paper back, 416 pages

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