Play Therapy with Vulnerable Populations: No Child Forgotten

by Eric Green Purdue University (Editor), Amie Myrick (Editor), Marshia Allen-Auguston (Contribution by), Brenda Aranda (Contribution by), Lisa Asbill (Contribution by)

Overview

While many books and current research in the field of child psychotherapy focus on typical psychiatric conditions faced by children and the associated treatments for those conditions, there is a paucity of information on treating vulnerable demographics and unique child populations. These include, but are not limited to, children affected by natural disasters, complex trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Play Therapy with Vulnerable Populations: No Child Forgotten provides the latest research-supported, play-based interventions for clinicians to utilize with these children. This book encourages the reader through real-world application case studies to honor the significance of the therapeutic relationship and balance humanism and therapeutic warmth with evidence-based practices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442232525
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	12/11/2014
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Eric J. Green, PhD, RPT-S, is associate professor of counseling at the University of North Texas at Dallas and a faculty associate at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education in Baltimore, Maryland. He is author of The Handbook of Jungian Play Therapy.

Amie C. Myrick, MS, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor whose clinical experience
includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Nancy Boyd-Webb
Introduction
Eric J. Green and Amie C. Myrick
Part 1: Foundations
Chapter 1Integrating Play Therapy and Evidence-Informed Interventions with Vulnerable Populations: An Overview
Anne L. Stewart and Eric J. Green
Chapter 2The Evidence and Filial Therapy: Effectively Integrating Parents Into Child Psychotherapy
Glade Topham and Cynthia C. Sniscak
Part 2: Clinical Applications for Traumatized Populations
Chapter 3Simple Interventions for Complex Trauma: Play-Based Safety and Affect Regulation Strategies for Child Survivors
Janine Shelby, Brenda Aranda, Lisa Asbill, and Jenny A. Gallagher
Chapter 4Healing Young Children Affected by Sexual Abuse: The Therapeutic Touchstone
Eileen Prendiville
Chapter 5Animal Assisted Play Therapy to Empower Vulnerable Children
Risë VanFleet and Tracie Faa-Thompson
Chapter 6Disaster Response Play Therapy with Vulnerable Children
Jennifer N. Baggerly and Marshia Allen-Auguston
Chapter 7Holistic Mental Health Care and Play Therapy for Hospitalized, Chronically Ill Children
Judith A. Parson
Part 3: Clinical Applications for Psychosocial and Developmental Issues
Chapter 8The Use of Psychometric Play-Based Assessment to Inform Research-Supported Treatment of Children with Autism
Karen Stagnitti
Chapter 9Play Therapy with Children Affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Amie C. Myrick and Eric J. Green
Chapter 10Adlerian Play Therapy with Children Affected by Externalizing Behavioral Disorders
Kristin K. Meany-Walen and Terry Kottman
Chapter 11Group Activity Therapy for Physically Disabled Preadolescents Affected by Bullying
Amie C. Myrick, Julia A. Mitchell, and Kelsey A. Stephenson
Chapter 12Integrating Expressive Arts and Research-Supported Play-Based Interventions with LGBTQI Adolescents
Linda Goldman
About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

Green and Myrick, respected scholars and practitioners of play therapy, along with an impressive group of contributing authors are to be commended for this important new work on play therapy with a wide range of vulnerable client groups. The volume achieves a masterful blend of research-informed methods, solid theoretical underpinnings, and humanistic care that represents the best that play therapy offers. This book is highly recommended to practitioners and scholars alike.

David A. Crenshaw

Eric Green and Amie Myrick have brought together a group of experts in the field of play therapy and the treatment of ‘vulnerable’ children. They have written and produced a highly readable and informative book. Well-grounded in theory and covering a wide range of issues and situations, this book will be of great benefit to practitioners, graduate students, and other interested professionals. I recommend it most highly.

John Allan

Green and Myrick advocate evidence-based play therapy in conjunction with a range of different problems. Recognizing that there is often a need for integrated therapies targeted at particular needs, the editors have assembled a range of authorities who explore a variety of techniques. Each essay reviews the particular problem children may have and describes the research and the appropriateness of each type of play therapy, culminating in a case history that demonstrates the impact of the particular approach. Children on the autism spectrum, those with physical disabilities, and those with obsessive compulsive disorder are among the populations discussed. Individuals recovering from trauma—be it a specific occurrence, such as a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina, or complex chronic trauma from multiple causes, such as sexual abuse or dysfunctional family situations—are examined and the most appropriate treatment is described. The various examples offer much useful information. Even more valuable is the emphasis on recognizing that the treatment must be appropriate to the particular individual and the specific problem he or she faces, and should include working with the children’s families. A valuable resource. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, professionals.

Choice Reviews

This book is a helpful compilation of information and guidelines to work with several unique groups of children. The authors share their expertise of working with these children, clearly articulating the children’s needs, play therapy concepts, and applicable techniques. The case studies vibrantly demonstrate the resulting integrated treatment. Clearly a needed addition to our field as we seek to offer best practices with vulnerable populations.

Linda E. Homeyer

Green and Myrick advocate evidence-based play therapy in conjunction with a range of different problems.  Recognizing that there is often a need for integrated therapies targeted at particular needs, the editors have assembled a range of authorities who explore a variety of techniques.  Each essay reviews the particular problem children may have and describes the research and the appropriateness of each type of play therapy, culminating in a case history that demonstrates the impact of the particular approach.  Children on the autism spectrum, those with physical disabilities, and those with obsessive compulsive disorder are among the populations discussed.  Individuals recovering from trauma—be it a specific occurrence, such as a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina, or complex chronic trauma from multiple causes, such as sexual abuse or dysfunctional family situations—are examined and the most appropriate treatment is described.  The various examples offer much useful information.  Even more valuable is the emphasis on recognizing that the treatment must be appropriate to the particular individual and the specific problem he or she faces, and should include working with the children’s families.  A valuable resource. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, professionals.

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Green and Myrick advocate evidence-based play therapy in conjunction with a range of different problems.  Recognizing that there is often a need for integrated therapies targeted at particular needs, the editors have assembled a range of authorities who explore a variety of techniques.  Each essay reviews the particular problem children may have and describes the research and the appropriateness of each type of play therapy, culminating in a case history that demonstrates the impact of the particular approach.  Children on the autism spectrum, those with physical disabilities, and those with obsessive compulsive disorder are among the populations discussed.  Individuals recovering from trauma—be it a specific occurrence, such as a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina, or complex chronic trauma from multiple causes, such as sexual abuse or dysfunctional family situations—are examined and the most appropriate treatment is described.  The various examples offer much useful information.  Even more valuable is the emphasis on recognizing that the treatment must be appropriate to the particular individual and the specific problem he or she faces, and should include working with the children’s families.  A valuable resource. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, professionals.

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