Play Therapy with Adolescents

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Play Therapy with Adolescents
Chapter 2 Adolescent Sand Tray Therapy
Chapter 3 Theraplay with Adolescents
Chapter 4 Activity Filial Therapy with Adolescents
Chapter 5 Transitional Objects in Play Therapy with Adolescents
Chapter 6 Drama Therapy with Adolescents
Chapter 7 Adolescent Play Therapy from a Non-Directive Stance
Chapter 8 Play Therapy Techniques to Engage Adolescents
Chapter 9 The Use of Poetry in Play Therapy with Adolescents
Chapter 10 Metaphorical Thinking with Adolescents
Chapter 11 Adolescents in Foster Care: Grounded Play Therapy
Chapter 12 Therapy Making Use of "Games of Rapport" and "Games of Courtesy" and "Good Habits"
Chapter 13 Play in the Therapy of Adolescents with Eating Disorders
Chapter 14 Group Therapy for Adolescents with Anger Problems
Chapter 15 Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Bullies, Victims, and bystanders

Beginning, intermediate, and advanced practitioners will find Play Therapy with Adolescents of interest. The chapters are written by some of the leading therapists in the field. The book is well written and provides thorough explanations of how to carry out different types of therapy with varying populations. The editors have clearly chosen chapters that cover the full spectrum of play therapy techniques that may be applicable for use with the adolescent population. The majority of chapters have research, theory, and case illustration components which make for easy reading and comprehensive learning. Recommended for all levels of social work practitioners looking to increase their repertoire of therapeutic techniques with adolescents.