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OverviewThis book offers cutting-edge expertise and knowledge in new and developing play therapy, therapeutic play, and expressive arts for families and children in crisis and challenging situations. The book focuses on the use of play therapies in complex and dynamic situations such as pandemics, post-disaster conditions, crisis, migration, poverty, and deprivation. Evidence in the book is rooted in theory and contains examples of direct clinical experiences of play therapy approaches by the authors from across six continents, offering innovative methods to apply expressive arts modalities across different situations. It highlights the need to understand the context and needs of the children and families in their particular situations and provides examples of application of therapeutic principles and techniques in individual and group settings and within schools and communities. With reflections and guidance on how to support children in reaching their potential in a variety of difficult contexts, the book will be key reading for scholars and researchers in the fields of play therapy, expressive arts therapies, and creative psychotherapy, as well as professionals in these areas. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Isabella Cassina , Claudio Mochi , Karen Stagnitti (Deakin University, Australia)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781032172323ISBN 10: 1032172320 Pages: 162 Publication Date: 27 May 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews1. “Play Therapy and Expressive Arts in a Complex and Dynamic World: Opportunities and Challenges Inside and Outside the Playroom” co-edited by Isabella Cassina, Claudio Mochi and Karen Stagnitti is an innovative and much needed book. It takes us into the realm of today’s complex world addressing crisis situations, Covid, tele-health and the need for being in nature. Readers are treated to the expertise of internationally renowned authors who offer in-depth practical and useful guidance for working with children and adults. This is a much-needed addition to the professional library of beginner and experienced clinicians alike. Athena A. Drewes, PsyD, RPT-S Licensed Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor Founder and President Emeritus of the New York Association for Play Therapy Past Director of the Association for Play Therapy Ocala, Florida, US 2. This exciting book by a distinguished group of contributors takes play therapy outside of its comfort zone to telehealth, crisis-disaster areas, high-risk countries, refugees and asylum seekers, while enlisting the healing power of nature. This excellent book is urgently needed! David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, author, Clinical Psychologist Author InformationIsabella Cassina is Social Worker specialised in International Cooperation (IHEID Geneva) and Migration and Registered Therapeutic Play Specialist (APT Italy). She is International Speaker, Head of Project Management, and Trainer at the International Academy for Play Therapy (INA) in Switzerland. Claudio Mochi is Clinical Psychologist, Child and Adolescents Psychotherapist, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Karen Stagnitti is Emeritus Professor at Deakin University, Australia, Occupational Therapist, and Play Therapist. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |