Neuroscience and Play Therapy: The Neurobiologically-Informed Play Therapist

2015 ◽  
pp. 583-597
Author(s):  
Edward F. Hudspeth ◽  
Kimberly Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Play Therapist

Providing Mediated Learning Experiences Through Multidimensional Play Therapy

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-182
Author(s):  
Shyh Shin Wong
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Mediated Learning ◽  
Systematic Application ◽  
Cognitive Education ◽  
Cognitive Modifiability ◽  
Mediated Learning Experience ◽  
Play Therapist

Multidimensional Play Therapy is an integrative, multidimensional metatheoretical approach to the use of play in working with clients’ different modalities, with specific focus on the provision of mediated learning experiences through play. It is an attempt to fill in the gap and act as a bridge to integrate different ideas and practices in the fields of cognitive education and play therapy. Specifically, Multidimensional Play Therapy expands the use of play therapy to include providing mediated learning experience, based on Feuerstein’s theory of structural cognitive modifiability and mediated learning experience. The use of play as mediation, proposed by Vygotsky, is integrated with Feuerstein’s systematic application of Vygotsky’s idea of a more competent human being (the play therapist) as mediator in the context of Multidimensional Play Therapy.

Toy Guns in Play Therapy

2017 ◽  
pp. 140-157
Author(s):  
Amanda Winburn ◽  
Suzanne M. Dugger ◽  
Jennifer Austin Main
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Gun Violence ◽  
Gun Control ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mass Shootings ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Limit Setting ◽  
Play Therapists ◽  
Toy Selection ◽  
Play Therapist

This chapter explores current trends related to play therapists' beliefs related to the decision of whether to include toy guns, as aggression-release toys, in the playroom. This issue is especially timely given the recent epidemic of mass shootings and heightened concerns about gun violence. The chapter presents the results of an original empirical study examining play therapists' views about gun violence and gun control; play therapist beliefs about aggressive play and toy guns; and play therapist practices with regard to toy selection and limit-setting. Recommendations for future research are offered.

The Clinic as the Classroom

2019 ◽  
pp. 109-130
Author(s):  
Dee C. Ray ◽  
Hannah Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Developmental Level ◽  
Training Clinic ◽  
Therapy Training ◽  
Play Therapists ◽  
Training Clinics ◽  
Practicum Experiences ◽  
Play Therapist

Play therapy training clinics are vital to the success of the field of play therapy, as they serve as the foundation for play therapists' education and clinical training. Furthermore, play therapy training differs depending on the developmental level of the play therapist. In this chapter, the authors present a clinical educational program for graduate level students designed to prepare play therapists through practicum experiences based in a play therapy training clinic. The authors address the structure of beginning and advanced play therapy trainings as well as practicum and internship courses, and provide detailed information regarding supervisors, potential course assignments, scheduling, play therapy skills, play therapy rooms, and supervision.

Play Therapy

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Boyd Webb
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Emotional Difficulties ◽  
Modern Life ◽  
Play Therapists ◽  
Helping Process ◽  
Problem Solve ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Degree Level ◽  
Level Training ◽  
Play Therapist

Play makes children happy, and it also helps them problem-solve, learn, and create new imaginary worlds. Play therapy employs this natural interest to engage and help children who are having emotional difficulties. This article includes a historical overview of the development of different models of play therapy that have evolved since the 1920s and reviews some of the distinctive approaches and trends in the field. Almost all play therapists value the therapeutic relationship as critical in the helping process, but the methods of helping vary. Play therapists come from a variety of professional backgrounds, including social work. All have received education and supervision in this specialized method of practice with children. Certification as a play therapist requires post-master’s degree level training. The article pays special attention to the use of play therapy with children who have experienced crises and trauma, and to specific approaches that address this reality of modern life.

Valuing Your Play Therapy Practice

2019 ◽  
pp. 49-79
Author(s):  
Karen Taheri
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Training Clinic ◽  
Therapy Training ◽  
Brand Development ◽  
Play Therapists ◽  
Play Therapist

Developing, growing, and maintaining a sustainable play therapy training clinic involves creating meaningful contact within the clinic's targeted community. How the play therapist developing the training clinic goes about creating contact within a community reflects that clinic's overall identity or brand. Counselors are often not trained regarding business practices, brand development, or marketing in their graduate programs. This chapter focuses on providing play therapists with information regarding branding a business and tools for promoting that brand in a manner that aids in the development, growth, and maintenance of a play therapy training clinic. Ethical considerations, as well as thought-provoking questions specific for the development and promotion of a play therapy training clinic are included.

The Integration and Approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy Supervision

2021 ◽  
pp. 188-209
Author(s):  
Krystal Michelle Vaughn ◽  
Kellie Giorgio Camelford
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Play Therapy ◽  
Theoretical Orientation ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Counseling Profession ◽  
Diverse Field ◽  
Play Therapists ◽  
Play Therapist

The counseling profession is a diverse field in which clinicians in many settings identify themselves in many ways. Facilitating the growth of play therapists, especially according to one's theoretical orientation, is still relatively new with limited research in the area of supervision; therefore, play therapist supervisors need to consider how to blend theory, play therapy, and supervision so that they can assist their supervisees in discovering impactful ways of providing services. In this chapter, the authors provided information related to best practices in clinical supervision and cognitive behavioral play therapy (CBPT) as a way to integrate and provide recommendations to supervisors who want to promote CBPT, as well as practice supervision through the same theoretical lens. The cognitive behavioral play therapy skills checklist (CBPTSC) was described and promoted as a tool a supervisor may utilize when working with play therapist supervisees.

Child-Centered Play Therapy and Strategies for Supervision

2021 ◽  
pp. 120-132
Author(s):  
Peggy L. Ceballos ◽  
Huan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Expressive Arts ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Child Centered ◽  
Supervision Model ◽  
Child Centered Play Therapy ◽  
Play Therapist

This chapter explores the specific needs of child-centered play therapist (CCPT) supervisees, how to address these needs through the use of expressive arts, and important multicultural and ethical considerations for supervisors to follow. The authors use a case example to illustrate the use of expressive arts to enhance CCPTs' self-awareness, proper use of play therapy skills, and case conceptualization. This case example illustrates the integration of person-centered within the discrimination supervision model to exemplify supervisors' intentionality when using expressive arts to address the needs of CCPTs.

An Integrative Approach to Play Therapy Supervision Using Sandtray Therapy

2021 ◽  
pp. 106-119
Author(s):  
Elisa A. Niles
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Play Therapy ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Multicultural Competency ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Supervisory Relationship ◽  
Ethical Practice ◽  
Play Therapists ◽  
Play Therapist

Supervisors are gatekeepers to the counseling profession and the same applies to safeguarding play therapy. Clinical supervision in play therapy helps play therapists master their skills when working with children, adolescents, or adults. Integrative sandtray supervision facilitates emerging play therapist developmental levels. The Integrative Developmental Model of supervision and sandtray concepts offer a different way of conducting play therapy supervision. Supervisees learn to master each stage of development. Sandtray supervision allows play therapist supervisors a new medium for emerging play therapists to process cases, discuss ethical issues, and explore professional and personal challenges. Each sandtray can mark the four developmental stages and three content areas. Supervisors monitor the development of emerging play therapists to ensure fidelity, ethical practice, and multicultural competency. Cultural sensitivity should also be applied within the supervisory relationship and reflected in the miniatures. This chapter seeks to broaden the scope of practice for play therapy supervisors.

Play therapy and psychopharmacology: What the play therapist needs to know.

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-57
Author(s):  
Daniel S. Sweeney ◽  
Ross J. Tatum
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Play Therapist
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