REVIEW


Nature-Based Play Therapy: A Prescriptive Approach to Integrating the Therapeutic Powers


of Nature and Play By Julie Blundon Nash, PhD, RPT-S Routledge, 2023


ISBN-13: 978-1032360584


Dr. Julie Blundon Nash has gifted the play therapy community a thoughtful, insightful resource in  In this book, Dr. Nash underscores the importance of being guided by theory in all play  through the lens of each of the currently accepted play therapy theories. Given its emphasis on theory, this book becomes a critical resource for continued discussions and research on nature-based play therapy.


 of nature and the therapeutic powers of play using each of the play therapy theories, Dr. Nash then shares several case examples which are extremely helpful for therapists as they consider how nature both in and out of session might amplify the good work already being done in play therapy. In doing so, Dr. Nash stays true to her own theoretical


IN MEMORIAM It is with great sadness that we share the


passing of the following APT member. We are honored to recognize this members for their dedication and commitment to the power of play, the association, and the play therapy community.


orientation as a prescriptive play therapist while sharing insights that prove applicable for a play therapist of any theoretical orientation.


 current society, as well as how to assess a child and family system’s experience with nature and thus offer them increased therapeutic growth. After all, from one perspective we are nature, and by intentionally           therapist in the work of play therapy in remarkable ways.


ABOUT THE REVIEWER: Heather Colby, LCSW, RPT-S is currently a school social worker in Fairfax, Virginia. She has worked as a therapist, play


therapist, clinical supervisor, and university


instructor. She has been fortunate to practice with and learn from other skilled play therapists in both Northern Virginia and North Texas. hcolby@fcps.edu


John Paul “JP” Lilly, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S 1957 – 2024


Member Since 1992


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