POINT, COUNTER POINT, THE MIDDLE GROUND


Should technology be used in the playroom?


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ABOUT THE AUTHORS


Jessica Stone, PhD, RPT-S is the co-creator of the Virtual Sandtray App who works in private practice. She has been providing services to children, teens, adults, and prospective parents since 1994. She has presented nationally and internationally, and  play therapy. jstonephd@yahoo.com


John Paul “JP” Lilly MS, LCSW, RPT-S is in private practice with Sierra Counseling Associates, Inc. JP is a past member and Past President of the APT Board of Directors (1997-2000). He has authored numerous publications in professional journals, and presents frequently on Jungian Analytical Play Therapy. bacachief.lilly@gmail.com


Rachel Altvater, PsyD, LCPC, RPT-S is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education. She presently serves on the MD/DC APT board as the Outreach and Networking Coordinator and on the National APT Leadership Academy Committee. dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com


Lilly, J. P. (2015). Jungian analytical play therapy. In D. Crenshaw & A. Stewart (Eds.), Play therapy: A comprehensive guide to theory and practice (pp. 48-65). New York, NY: Guilford.


Schaefer, C. E., & Drewes, A. (2016). Prescriptive play therapy. In K. O’Connor, C. Schaefer, & L. Braverman (Eds.), Handbook of play therapy (2nd ed., pp. 227-246). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley.


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CLINICAL EDITOR’S COMMENTS:


This column features insights and differing perspectives on controversial play therapy issues. Contributors’ views are their own.


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