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The classic of child therapy. Dibs will not talk. He will not play. He has locked himself in a very special prison. And he is alone. This is the true story of how he learned to reach out for the sunshine, for life . . . how he came to the breathless discovery of himself that brought him back to the world of other children.

From the Publisher
As a former teacher-turned-editor, who read DIBS many times before even coming to work here at Ballantine, I feel very connected to this book. The author is a leading authority on play therapy and the treatment of emotionally disturbed children. Dibs is one of these lost children. The story takes us through his long journey from being labeled as “mentally defective,” to emerging as a gifted and lovable young man. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, a psychologist, or just someone who loves to actually feel what they’re reading, DIBS is for you. –Laura Paczosa, Editorial Assistant

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The classic of child therapy. Dibs will not talk. He will not play. He has locked himself in a very special prison. And he is alone. This is the true story of how he learned to reach out for the sunshine, for life . . . how he came to the breathless discovery of himself that brought him back to the world of other children.

From the Publisher
As a former teacher-turned-editor, who read DIBS many times before even coming to work here at Ballantine, I feel very connected to this book. The author is a leading authority on play therapy and the treatment of emotionally disturbed children. Dibs is one of these lost children. The story takes us through his long journey from being labeled as “mentally defective,” to emerging as a gifted and lovable young man. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, a psychologist, or just someone who loves to actually feel what they’re reading, DIBS is for you. –Laura Paczosa, Editorial Assistant

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The author discusses the use of play therapy for children with behavioral, emotional or other psychological problems. The bulk of the text consists of highly readable annotated transcripts of therapeutic sessions that illustrate the principles. The transcripts are authentic, and the annotations include comments on errors the therapist makes, as well as positive points. No other book comes near this one for readability and clinical credibility.

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“The most brilliant and intuitive, as well as the clearest written, work in this field. It is unpretentious yet clearly the most authoritative work that has been published.”

NORMAN CAMERON, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychiatry
Yale University School of Medicine
Here is an intensely practical book that gives specific illustrations of how therapy can be implemented in play contacts, and tells how the toys of the playroom can be vivid performers and aids in growth. As she did with DIBS IN SEARCH OF SELF, Dr. Axline has taken true case histories from the rich mine of verbatim case material of children referred for play therapy, choosing children ranging in age, problem, and personality. It’s all here in an important and rewarding book for parents, teachers, and anyone who comes in contact with children. –This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Reviews
“…a landmark effort in the field, and has immense practical value to all of us trying to help children.” — -Rick Gaskill, Ed.D., RPT/S

“…required reading as the information revealed in this book cannot be found anywhere else in play therapy literature.” — -Ken Scwartzenberger, LCSW, RPT/S, CPT/S

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One of the most popular and widely used texts on the subject, Reaching Children Through Play Therapy provides essential instruction and guidance for beginning and experienced therapists. An in-depth exploration of the techniques of play therapy and an insightful discussion of the symbolic meaning and metaphor of play, this text is a must-have resource for therapists and parents alike.

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This text is designed to answer the questions children have about therapy in words and images that four to seven year olds can understand. Topics include things children do that indicate a problem; how a child enters treatment; the therapist’s office and equipment; and the activity of play therapy.

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I Love You Rituals offers more than seventy delightful rhymes and games that send the message of unconditional love and enhance children’s social, emotional, and school success.Winner of a 1999 Parent’s Guide Children’s Media Award, these positive nursery rhymes, interactive finger plays, soothing games, and physically active can be played with children from infancy through age eight. In only minutes a day, these powerful rituals:

• Prime a child’s brain for learning
• Help children cope with change
• Enhance attention, cooperation, and self-esteem
• Help busy families stay close
• Affirm the parent-child bond that insulates children from violence, peer pressure, and drugs, and much more.
• Easy to learn and especially effective in stressful situations, I Love You Rituals gives parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers inspiring tools to help children thrive.

About the Author
Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D., specializes in early childhood education and developmental psychology. Her lectures reach more than 20,000 people annually, and her awards include a Parents’ Choice Foundation commendation for three of her parenting audiotapes. She has appeared on CNN, PBS, and The Hour of Power with Dr. Robert Schuller, among other programs. She lives in Oviedo, Florida.

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Review

“…a wealth of ideas to use with children and families…” — (R. Van Fleet, 1997)

“…play therapists–irrespective of orientation–will find useful methods in this most comprehensive collection of creative techniques.” — (Louise Guerney, 1997) –This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This book is an amazing resource for play therapy techniques. The contributors come from a diverse group including child-centered, cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, Jungian, psychodynamic, and prescriptive play therapy.

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‘Dr. Garry Landreth has made yet another significant contribution to the field of play therapy with the revised and expanded second edition of his landmark, award-winning text, Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship. This book is rare in its scope, including a historical, theoretical, and practical-how to approach to play therapy; in addition to providing invaluable insights into the child’s world and the therapeutic power of play within the context of the child-therapist relationship. This is the essential text for an introductory play therapy course and a must read for all child therapists.’ – Sue C. Bratton, Ph.D., University of North Texas, President, Association for Play Therapy 2001-2002

‘The first edition was a classic and this second edition builds upon that groundbreaking work with the addition of chapters dealing with intensive and short-term play and an expansion of Filial Therapy. A major strength of the text is the inclusion of current play therapy research, much of which comes from the work of Landreth and his students. There is no other text in print that is as comprehensive.this text will continue to set the standard for training and practice.’ – Joanna F. White, Professor and Chair, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Georgia State University, President-elect, Association for Play Therapy

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Play is to the child what verbalization is to the adult-it is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences and disclosing wishes. Revised and updated, this second edition of the award-winning Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship provides comprehensive and detailed information for creating therapeutic relationships with children and facilitating the play therapy process. Guidelines, transcripts and case examples are provided for governing sensitive issues at every stage of the therapeutic process, from the first meeting to the end of the relationship.

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“Short-Term Play Therapy for Children, Second Edition, is the definitive book on the subject. If you are a mental health professional using play therapy with children, you need this book. If you are an elementary school counselor who has limited time, you need this book. If you are a professor teaching a class on advanced play therapy strategies or working with children on a time-limited basis, you need this book. It provides detailed, practical information about applying short-term play therapy with individual clients, families, and groups, with a wide variety of populations and issues.”–Terry Kottman, PhD, The Encouragement Zone, Cedar Falls, Iowa

“Play therapists should be well versed in effective short-term interventions for children for two reasons. First, children simply cannot afford to be in psychological distress for extended periods of time because of the negative impact this can have on their healthy development. Second, because of the financial and time constraints often imposed by third-party payers, the therapist needs to strive to make each session maximally beneficial. This book can be particularly effective in helping graduate students make the transition from traditional models of psychotherapy, which suggest open-ended treatment, to more focused models better suited to the developmental needs of children. It provides all mental health professionals with essential tools and strategies to help children make rapid gains in therapy in our ever more fast-paced world.”–Kevin O’Connor, PhD, RPT-S, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University

“This timely book is full of very helpful and creative play therapy interventions appropriate for short-term work with individuals, families, and groups. The structured, goal-oriented approaches described in the many detailed case examples will be welcomed by practicing clinicians and by professors who teach play therapy in various university settings. By acknowledging the reality of time factors and their impact on the structure of treatment, this book helps guide the field of play therapy in the 21st century.”–Nancy Boyd Webb, DSW, BCD, RPT-S, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service

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This volume presents a variety of play approaches that facilitate children’s healing in a shorter time frame. Invaluable for any clinician seeking to optimize limited time with clients, the book provides effective methods for treating children struggling with such challenges as posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, disruptive behavior, mood disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and parental divorce. Individual, family, and group treatment models are described and illustrated with richly detailed case examples. Featuring session-by-session guidelines, chapters demonstrate how to engage clients rapidly, develop appropriate treatment goals, and implement carefully structured brief interventions that yield lasting results.

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Review
“Readers should find their knowledge base enriched and their application repertoire expanded.” — (Louise Guerney, 2001)

“The user-friendly format allows busy professionals quick access to a plethora of play therapy techniques…” — (M. Kay Hannah, 2001)

“This book should be in the libraries of all clinicians who seek variety and creativity in their work with children.” — (Janine S. Shelby, 2001)

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“Separated into seven categories for easy reference, the techniques within each chapter are applied to practice situations in a concise format for easy reference and use. The interventions illustrated include Storytelling, to enhance verbalizations in chi.”

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Review
…an attractive book; the discussion of games to play with young children with ADHD was very interesting and useful… — Child Abuse Review, Jan-February 2003

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An essential guide that focuses on play therapy in schools
This landmark reference presents an A-to-Z guide for using play therapy in preschool and elementary school settings to help children prevent or resolve psychosocial difÞculties. Coedited by three experts in the Þeld, School-Based Play Therapy offers school counselors, psychologists, teachers, and social workers the latest techniques to help them develop their own creative approaches to utilizing the therapeutic powers of play.

Beginning with an overview that addresses multicultural concerns, a description of play instruments, and observational techniques, this practice-oriented book explains how to implement play therapy in schools, with solid advice on gaining acceptance from other staff members and administration. Covering both individual and group play therapy, it clearly describes proven approaches such as child-centered play therapy, Theraplay, sandplay, and art exercises. The thorough treatment of the subject combined with the contributors’ incomparable expertise makes this an essential volume for all mental health professionals working in schools.

Describes play therapy approaches for special populations, such as sexually abused children, ADD/ADHD, children of divorce, and others
Includes innovative play therapy programs and tools
Outlines how to construct portable play kits and set up a play space

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This book is brimming with helpful, hands on techniques for engaging children in all kinds of settings. Originally designed to help troubled children to deal with issues related to self-esteem, anger management, social skills and trauma, the techniques have proved to be effective among day care workers, teachers, parents and anyone else looking for ways to playfully strengthen their bonds with children. Each technique comes complete with treatment goals, step-by-step directions, processing questions and much more. This book is a must have for helping professionals and lay people alike.

About the Author
Paris Goodyear-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in work with children and families. Currently in private practice, Paris is also an adjunct professor with the University of Tennessee’s graduate program in Social Work and Trevecca Nazarene University’s Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy programs. She is nationally known as an energetic and inventive workshop trainer, who mixes sound theoretical principles with ground breaking interventions designed especially for working with children.

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Reviews
After reading The Healing Power of Play, child therapists from every professional background will feel better equipped to confront the enormous challenge of treating the abused child….Dr. Gil’s readable guide should inspire the field and thereby benefit all of our patients — Spencer Eth, MD

Both the novice child therapist and experienced clinician will learn abundantly from Dr. Gil’s instruction about effective intervention with even the most severely neglected and abused children — Treating Abuse Today

Eliana Gil occupies an unparalleled position among professionals in the child abuse field. No one has worked longer, more faithfully, and more responsibly with such a diverse array of abusive interactions — Roland C. Summit, M.D.

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Children traumatized by either abuse or neglect have special therapeutic needs. They can be difficult to engage for a variety of reasons: many have been frightened into silence and many have had their trust in adults betrayed; they may be hostile and acting out; and, if young, they may lack the sophistication of language or sexual terminology to clearly impart what has occurred. Whether or not children know how to communicate directly with a therapist, all children know how to play. This book describes how therapists can both facilitate constructive play therapy and intervene in posttraumatic play to help children who have been traumatized by abuse or neglect achieve a positive resolution.

The book combines theory with a practical “how-to” approach for treating abused children. Traditional techniques of play therapy are reviewed for their application to this population. Special emphasis is given to posttraumatic play in two ways. First, because rigid posttraumatic play can be dangerous–it does not help to release anxiety and tends to fixate the child on the trauma and subsequent difficult emotions–the book demonstrates how to intervene when this type of play occurs. Second, the book explains how to facilitate flexible and dynamic posttraumatic play when it does not surface spontaneously in treatment. This sort of play can be very constructive in helping the child to assimilate the traumatic experience. Throughout, numerous therapeutic aids are described to enhance the child’s capacity to communicate verbally or symbolically.

To help clinicians translate theory into daily practice, the book presents six detailed clinical vignettes of trauma stemming from different types of abuse or neglect. The cases included involve severe parental neglect, chronic and episodic sexual abuse, and neglect compounded by hospitalization. Presenting step-by-step guidelines for assessment and intervention, these cases clearly illustrate treatment planning and how to tailor responses to particular children, including children with multiple personality disorder. They demonstrate how to use directive and nondirective play therapy techniques as treatment progresses.

With its valuable insights and practical guidance, THE HEALING POWER OF PLAY is an essential resource for all mental health professionals who work with abused children. Those who work with adult survivors will learn much of value for treating the “child within.” The book also serves as a text for advanced courses on child therapy, child development, family therapy, domestic violence, or child abuse. Other professionals who come into contact with abused children such as protective service workers, medical professionals, clergy, teachers, and day-care professionals will find much of interest.

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