REVIEW Play Therapy With Children:
Modalities for Change Edited by Heidi Gerard Kaduson and Charles E. Schaefer American Psychological Association, 2021 ISBN: 978-1-4338-3359-5
Editors Heidi Gerard Kaduson and Charles E. Schaefer collaborated with a variety of well-practiced play therapy clinicians who author a collection of summaries for 15 separate play therapy modalities. Each Drewes, 2014) as a foundational framework to emphasize agents for change within the play process of each modality.
Pioneers of play therapy are highlighted to provide historical context. In addition to specialized sections crafted to complement each clinical applications, a case illustration, empirical support, and a brief summary and conclusion. Plentiful references at the end of each chapter support the book’s validity with ample opportunity for continued learning.
Cultural aspects, individualized client needs, treatment goals, environmental settings, and therapist limitations are considered
throughout. Examples of facilitating change within individual, family, and group therapy contexts are also shared by the authors. While play therapy approaches and clinical orientation are not the modalities for change is emphasized. Therefore, having general knowledge of play therapy theory is helpful.
ABOUT THE REVIEWER: Amber Ratcliffe, MS, LPC, ATR-BC, RPT, CCFP runs a remote psychotherapy practice in Colorado State that incorporates art, play, and nature. She specializes in helping children and adolescents through depression and anxiety, coaching caregivers with compassion fatigue, and is a devoted environmental advocate.
amber@inspiredtherapystudios.com
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