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Game Play: Therapeutic Use of Childhood Games PDF

417 Pages·2001·2.04 MB·English
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by Charles E. Schaefer, Steven E. Reid| 2001| 417 pages| 2.04| English

About Game Play: Therapeutic Use of Childhood Games

The long-awaited revision of the only book on game play available for mental health professionalsNot only is play a pleasurable, naturally occurring behavior found in humans, it is also a driving force in our development. As opposed to the unstructured play often utilized in psychotherapy, game playing invokes more goal-directed behavior, carries the benefits of interpersonal interaction, and can perform a significant role in the adaptation to one's environment.This landmark, updated edition of Game Play explores the advantages of using games in clinical- and school-based therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents. This unique book shows how playing games can promote socialization, encourage the development of identity and self-esteem, and help individuals master anxiety-while setting the stage for deeper therapeutic intervention in subsequent sessions.Game PlayTherapeutic Use of Childhood GamesSecond EditionFeatures:* New chapters on games in family therapy and games for specific disorders* Techniques and strategies for using game play to enhance communication, guidance, and relationships with clients* The different types of therapeutic games, elaborating on their various clinical applications

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Author:Charles E. Schaefer, Steven E. Reid
Publication Year:2001
ISBN:9780471437338
Pages:417
Language:English
File Size:2.04
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
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