REVIEW


Doing Play Therapy: From Building the Relationship to


Facilitating Change Co-authored by Terry Kottman and Kristen K. Meany-Walen  


The text features comprehensive information on play therapy theory, best practices, and strategies to build relationships, explore issues, and make change. The book is well organized and offers a balanced and thorough review of established play therapy theories and practices. The authors support the reader in developing a personal style and approach to play therapy by comparing and contrasting popular theories.


Additionally, the authors convey a wealth of knowledge on broad play therapy strategies and approaches for building relationships. The use of play to support clients in gaining insight and facilitating change is explored in a practical, clear, and easy to follow manner. The use of real-life examples and stories help illustrate the various concepts introduced by the authors. Many opportunities are offered for the reader to reflect and personalize


the material. The authors do not shy away from complicated issues and address the many challenges and concerns faced by play therapists.


The book concludes with helpful resources on play therapy practice and theory, children’s books, and professional information. Mental health  valuable, comprehensive, and informative resource.


ABOUT THE REVIEWER: Julie Torok-Mangasarian, LMFT, RPT-S is the clinical director of the California Psychological Institute in Fresno, CA and the current President of the Central Valley Chapter of the California Association for Play Therapy.


Child-Centered Play Therapy and Filial Family Therapy Workshops


Child-Centered


Play Therapy Workshops William Nordling, Ph.D., RPT-S March 29-30, 2019 September 13-14, 2019


Filial Family Therapy William Nordling, Ph.D., RPT-S November 8-9, 2019


Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy


Robert F. Scuka, Ph.D. May 18, 2019


RE Couples Therapy October 25-27, 2019


Supervision and • A structured, guided


process to skill mastery


• Supervision counts toward APT registration as an RPT


On-Site Trainings Available 8 | PLAYTHERAPY March 2019 | www.a4pt.org Visit www.nire.org or call 301-680-8977 for more information.


National Institute of Relationship Enhancement® 3914 Kincaid Terrace, Kensington, MD 20895 • 301.680.8977 • niremd@nire.org


the American Psychological Association, NBCC, and the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.


Schedule for 2019


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