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Child and Adolescent Therapy

Author : Jeremy P. Shapiro
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118722183
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Download or read book Child and Adolescent Therapy written by Jeremy P. Shapiro and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of therapy Child and Adolescent Therapy: Science and Art, Second Edition relies on both psychotherapy research and clinical expertise to create a comprehensive guide to evidence-based practice for providers of child and adolescent therapy. It includes explanations of all major theoretical orientations and the techniques associated with each, with application to the major diagnostic categories. This updated Second Edition includes a new chapter on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), incorporation of recent neuroscience research, instruction in Motivational Interviewing, and guidance in using therapeutic diagrams with young clients. The book models the thought process of expert therapists by describing how the science and art of therapy can be combined to provide a strong basis for treatment planning and clinical decision-making. Theoretical concepts, empirically supported treatments, and best practices are translated into concrete, detailed form, with numerous examples of therapist verbalizations and conversations between counselor and client. Child and Adolescent Therapy: Science and Art, Second Edition: Explains the work of therapists from the ground up, beginning with fundamentals and moving on to advanced theory and technique Covers the major theoretical approaches: behavioral, cognitive, mindfulness-based, psychodynamic, constructivist, and family systems Guides therapists in planning effective treatment strategies with balanced consideration of outcome research, cultural factors, and individual client characteristics Connects treatment planning with the diagnostic characteristics of the major child and adolescent disorders For both students and skilled clinicians looking for new ideas and techniques, Child and Adolescent Therapy: Science and Art, Second Edition offers a thorough, holistic examination of how best to serve young therapy clients.

No Talk Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Author : Martha B Straus
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393702866
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis No Talk Therapy for Children and Adolescents by : Martha B Straus

Download or read book No Talk Therapy for Children and Adolescents written by Martha B Straus and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1999-02-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving practical, hands-on ideas with theory and research about child development, child treatment, and the therapeutic relationship, this book describes an innovative approach to treatment of children and adolescents who won't or can't respond to traditional, conversation-based therapy. For these children, therapists need an entirely new clinical language, one that doesn't depend on words. Within an interpersonal and developmental framework, Straus spells out the deceptively simple goals of no-talk therapy: someone to be close to, and something to be proud of. Through empathy and respect, games, activities, community involvement, a circle of adults, and little pleasures, this approach begins to provide these anxious, sullen, enraged, and confused kids with the self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness to develop a voice of their own.

Innovative Psychotherapy Techniques in Child and Adolescent Therapy

Author : Charles E. Schaefer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Innovative Psychotherapy Techniques in Child and Adolescent Therapy by : Charles E. Schaefer

Download or read book Innovative Psychotherapy Techniques in Child and Adolescent Therapy written by Charles E. Schaefer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-08-12 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovative Psychotherapy Techniques in Child and Adolescent Therapy, Second Edition. Therapists who treat children and adolescents are confronted with unique problems that often challenge traditional methods of intervention. This Second Edition is an indispensable resource, revised and updated to provide therapists with a wide variety of valuable treatment and nontraditional intervention techniques, such as expressive arts, relaxation, deep pressure/touch, confrontational, stress-challenge, nature-oriented, and modeling therapy. The Second Edition provides important, clinically proven techniques, including: Wilderness/Challenge programs for youth The use of dance movement therapy with troubled youth Musical interaction therapy for autistic children Pet therapy The video playback technique with children Hypnotic techniques for children with anxiety problems Touch therapy for infants, children, and adolescents Therapeutic use of computers with children Biofeedback with children and adolescents Programmed distance writing for acting out adolescents Guided imagery with children and adolescents Bibliotherapy for children and teens Focusing as a therapeutic technique with children and adolescents. These techniques cut across diagnostic categories and theoretical orientations and can be integrated within all therapeutic styles.

Child and Adolescent Therapy

Author : Philip C. Kendall
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 1609186427
Total Pages : 561 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Child and Adolescent Therapy written by Philip C. Kendall and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely regarded as the definitive clinical reference and text in the field, this authoritative volume presents effective cognitive-behavioral approaches for treating frequently encountered child and adolescent disorders. The editor and contributors are leading experts who provide hands-on, how-to-do-it descriptions illustrated with clinical examples. Relevant theories and research findings are explained, and exemplary treatment manuals and client workbooks reviewed. Coverage encompasses evidence-based treatments for aggression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, depression and suicidality, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and trauma. Ways to involve parents in treatment are addressed throughout. New to This Edition*Presents advances in conceptualizing and treating specific clinical problems.*Up-to-date information on treatment manuals and outcome research.*Chapters on additional therapies: modular treatments, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.

Clinical Applications of Drama Therapy in Child and Adolescent Treatment

Author : Anna Marie Weber
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135934878
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Book Synopsis Clinical Applications of Drama Therapy in Child and Adolescent Treatment by : Anna Marie Weber

Download or read book Clinical Applications of Drama Therapy in Child and Adolescent Treatment written by Anna Marie Weber and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-05 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an emerging psychotherapeutic discipline, drama therapy has been gaining global attention over the last decade for its demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of child and adolescent populations. However, despite this attention and despite the current turbulent state of the world and the increasing population of disturbed and at-risk children, the field of drama therapy has so far lacked a standard text. Weber and Haen’s book fills this need, providing a core text for graduate students and established professionals alike. Clinical Applications of Drama Therapy in Child and Adolescent Treatment is guided by theory, but firmly rooted in practice, providing a survey of the many different possibilities and techniques for incorporating drama therapy within child and adolescent therapy. More than merely a survey of the existing literature on drama therapy, this text represents a true expansion of the field: one which articulates the breadth of possibilities and applications for drama therapy in the larger context of psychotherapy.

Handbook of Child and Adolescent Group Therapy

Author : Craig Haen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317356381
Total Pages : 685 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Child and Adolescent Group Therapy written by Craig Haen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook describes in detail different contemporary approaches to group work with children and adolescents. Further, this volume illustrates the application of these models to work with the youth of today, whether victims of trauma, adolescents struggling with LGBT issues, or youth with varying common diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorders, depression, and anxiety. It offers chapters presenting a variety of clinical approaches written by experts in these approaches, from classic (play therapy and dialectical behavior therapy) to cutting-edge (attachment-based intervention, mindfulness, and sensorimotor psychotherapy). Because of its broad scope, the book is suitable for a wide audience, from students to first-time group leaders to seasoned practitioners.

Child and Adolescent Counseling

Author : Brenda L. Jones, PhD, LPC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082614764X
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Child and Adolescent Counseling by : Brenda L. Jones, PhD, LPC

Download or read book Child and Adolescent Counseling written by Brenda L. Jones, PhD, LPC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-05-14 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I am impressed with the layout, the writing, and the integrative nature of this volume. It should have a long shelf life, for it is extremely comprehensive and will be relevant for years to come." -Samuel T. Gladding, PhD, LPMHC, CCMHC, NCC Professor of Counseling Wake Forest University Fellow in the American Counseling Association Past President of the American Counseling Association This the first text to fully integrate the developmental, systemic, multicultural, and relational elements of child and adolescent counseling. This unique approach emphasizes the powerful interconnections supporting effective child and adolescent counseling with creative and time-efficient methods. Supported by CACREP standards, competencies, and outcomes, this book features best practice strategies and techniques to aid counselors-in-training who will be assisting children, adolescents, and their families in developing transformative coping methods while navigating contemporary issues. This textbook is distinguished by its broad and holistic focus as a means of increasing counseling efficacy and applies to a range of therapeutic modalities. The text advocates for a multisensory approach, using creative props, expressive arts, and interactive activities that helps to foster change by harnessing the learning styles best suited to individual children and adolescents. Based in theory yet highly practical, time-efficient, real-world counseling methods are illustrated through case studies, vignettes, and verbatim counseling sessions that are tailored to the needs of today's child and adolescent counselor. The book presents a comprehensive toolkit to foster engagement and assist the future counselor in grasping key concepts. Pedagogical aids include learning objectives, key terms, learning activities, case studies, points to remember, chapter summaries, and questions for further study. Abundant instructor resources include sample syllabi, an instructor's manual with experiential activities and assessment rubrics, additional chapter discussion questions and resources, a test bank, and PowerPoint slides. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: Grounded in a unique integrated approach encompassing developmental, systemic, multicultural, and relational elements and innovative and time-efficient practices Applies to a range of therapeutic modalities including school, marriage, couples and family, clinical mental health, clinical rehabilitation counseling, and more Illustrates time-efficient counseling methods through case studies, vignettes, and examples from actual client and counselors-in-training sessions Highlights contemporary issues including incarcerated parents, sexual minorities, military influences and same-sex parents. Infused with CACREP standards, competencies and outcomes to help with accreditation and prepare students for exams Edited and authored by educators and authors with a wealth of professional expertise Includes learning objectives, key terms, charts, tables and figure, questions for further study and chapter summaries

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Author : Peter Blake
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000363678
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy written by Peter Blake and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-24 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new edition Blake gives a personal account of his professional experience of working with children and adolescents over the last 45 years. Providing a wonderful integration of the conceptual and the practical, this book clarifies complex theory while giving practical advice for clinicians through a nuts and bolts description of how to interview parents, emotionally assess a child and adolescent, set up a consulting room and conduct a therapy session. The addition of chapter summaries, questions and suggested further readings provides a valuable structure to those in child and adolescent training programmes. The author’s experience, gained from public and private work, is vividly described with the use of clinical examples to illustrate his thinking and way of working. This third edition highlights his evolution from a more traditional epistemological (knowing) approach, with its emphasis on interpretation and insight, to a more ontological (being) framework. He explores a more intuitive and unconscious way of working and argues this is more developmentally appropriate to children and adolescents. His accessible writing style transports the reader into his clinical world: a world full of fascinating stories of children talking through their play; of adolescents exploring who they are through their discussions about music, films, sport and computer games; of helping parents to understand and thoughtfully manage their child’s emotional struggles. This new edition, an amalgam of theoretical orientations (Kleinian, Bionian, Winnicottian, relational, non-linear and neurological), draws from recent developments, both in theory and technique. It will be of immense value to psychotherapists, psychoanalysts and all those involved in the treatment of children’s mental health.

An Independent Practitioner's Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Author : Deirdre Dowling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781138506244
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (62 download)

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Book Synopsis An Independent Practitioner's Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy by : Deirdre Dowling

Download or read book An Independent Practitioner's Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy written by Deirdre Dowling and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Independent Practitioner's Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Playing with Ideas is a comprehensive guide to child and adolescent psychotherapy, taking the practitioner from the initial meeting through the therapeutic process with young people of different ages, to the ending of psychotherapy. It includes approaches to working with parents and the family, introduces theoretical ideas simply and provides references for further learning. Part of the popular Independent Psychoanalytic Approaches series, this book is written from an Independent perspective, but it is also an account of Deirdre Dowling's approach, developed from her considerable experience of working in the NHS and now as a private practitioner. An Independent Practitioner's Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy will be an indispensable guide for child psychotherapists (especially trainees), colleagues working in child and family mental health settings, play therapists, counsellors and support staff in schools and child care professionals working therapeutically in residential and community settings.

Using Music in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Author : Laura E. Beer
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 146253919X
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (625 download)

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Book Synopsis Using Music in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy by : Laura E. Beer

Download or read book Using Music in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy written by Laura E. Beer and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is growing evidence for the powerful role that music plays in enhancing children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. Written for a broad audience of mental health professionals, this is the first book to provide accessible ways of integrating music into clinical work with children and adolescents. Rich case vignettes show how to use singing, drumming, listening to music, and many other strategies to connect with hard-to-reach children, promote self-regulation, and create opportunities for change. The book offers detailed guidelines for addressing different clinical challenges, including attachment difficulties, trauma, and behavioral, emotional, and communication problems. Each chapter concludes with concrete recommendations for practice; an appendix presents a photographic inventory of recommended instruments.

Counseling Children and Adolescents

Author : Jolie Ziomek-Daigle
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1315466724
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Counseling Children and Adolescents written by Jolie Ziomek-Daigle and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part VI Creativity, Expressive Arts, and Play Therapy: Evidence-Based Strategies, Approaches and Practices with Youth, and Future Directions and Trends in Counseling Youth -- 14 Creativity, Expressive Arts, and Play Therapy -- 15 Strategies, Approaches, and Evidence-Based Practices -- 16 Future Directions and Trends in Counseling Children and Adolescents -- Index

Counseling Children and Adolescents (Fifth Edition)

Author : Ann Vernon
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781516597116
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (971 download)

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Download or read book Counseling Children and Adolescents (Fifth Edition) written by Ann Vernon and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Counseling Children and Adolescents provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of the practice of counseling young clients. The book introduces several theories that have proven effective with young clients, then couples that information with developmentally and culturally appropriate interventions and counseling techniques. Theories addressed include developmental theory, play therapy, brief counseling, reality therapy, and rational-emotive behavior therapy. Each theory is described with specific applications with children and adolescents. Additional chapters explore working with at-risk youth, exceptional children, and youth affected by challenging circumstances. Other topics addressed in the text include working with parents and families in school and mental health counseling, basic counseling skills and ethical considerations specific to children and adolescents, creative counseling interventions, counseling children from diverse backgrounds, and working with youth in small groups. Each chapter includes case studies, step-by-step processes, Voices from the Field, educational vignettes, and student exercises to the bridge the gap from theory to practice. This updated edition of Counseling Children and Adolescents features highly informative chapters and information based on rich experience of the authors. With an emphasis on practical applications and empirically-based approaches, it is ideal for graduate-level courses in counseling, psychology, marriage and family, or social work, as well as for practitioners working with young clients. For a look at the specific features and benefits of Counseling Children and Adolescents, visit cognella.com/counseling-children-and-adolescents-features-and-benefits.

Reflective Practice in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Author : Jeanine Connor
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429624174
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Reflective Practice in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy written by Jeanine Connor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapy referrals for a child or young person can be motivated for a number of reasons. The parents, carers or professionals responsible for their wellbeing might describe a sudden change in presentation, risk taking behaviour, such as self-harm or experimentation with drugs, alcohol or sex, or they might label the young person as over reacting, under reacting or attention seeking. Such behaviour prompts concern for their safety and confusion about why the child or young person is presenting the way they are. This book offers a thoughtful approach to making sense of such behaviour and encourages adults to ‘reflect on’ rather than ‘react to’ young peoples’ outward presentations. Based on the author’s work with children, young people and families over two decades, this book shares reflections from the therapy room and illustrates how the therapist can try to make sense of mood, behaviour and presentations that previously made no sense. The content relies heavily on clinical experience as well as drawing on classical and contemporary psychotherapeutic literature. So often adults find themselves reacting to observable behaviour in a judgmental or punitive way, rather than pausing to consider what the behaviour might be communicating. The author aims to model a thoughtful reflective approach to making sense of what might be going on for children and young people and this book will be of great interest to child and adolescent psychotherapists, related professionals and those with an interest in young persons’ mental health.

Stories from Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Author : Henry Kronengold
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317431006
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Stories from Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy written by Henry Kronengold and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Stories from Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy author Henry Kronengold explores the unpredictable world of child and adolescent psychotherapy through a series of engaging and innovative clinical vignettes. The ups, downs, and dilemmas of therapeutic work are considered in each realistic narrative as readers are offered a unique view of what happens between the therapist and child, as well as the therapist’s own process during the therapy. This captivating new resource is intended to spark a conversation within the reader, regardless of professional experience, regarding which therapeutic factors are ultimately most helpful to children and adolescents.

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Author : Peter Blake
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780367323660
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy written by Peter Blake and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Peter Blake follows the therapeutic process, from assessment (referral and initial interview, individual assessment, developmental considerations, assessment for therapy, working with parents) to therapy (physical and mental settings, interpretation, the role and challenges of play, transference and countertransference, termination). Drawing on the Winnicottian tradition, in which fun and humor have a place in child and adolescent work, Blake demonstrates how a therapist can be playful and less directly interpretative. How psychodynamic thinking can be applied in an effective yet time-limited manner is also demonstrated. The text is enlivened by many case studies and clinical anecdotes.

Principle-Guided Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents

Author : John R. Weisz
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462542247
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Principle-Guided Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents written by John R. Weisz and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a fresh approach to child and adolescent therapy, this book identifies five principles at the heart of the most potent evidence-based treatments--and shows how to apply them. Clinicians learn efficient, engaging ways to teach the skills of Feeling Calm, Increasing Motivation, Repairing Thoughts, Solving Problems, and Trying the Opposite (FIRST) to 5- to 15-year-olds and their parents. FIRST principles can be used flexibly and strategically in treatment of problems including anxiety, posttraumatic stress, depression, and misconduct. In a convenient large-size format, the book features 37 reproducible parent handouts, decision trees, and other clinical tools. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print these materials, plus Spanish-language versions of selected parent handouts.

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis

Author : Karen E. Baker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317980654
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis written by Karen E. Baker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Freud’s publication of 'Little Hans', advances in psychoanalytic technique and theory have transformed our clinical work with children. Individuals including Anna Freud, Melanie Klein and Donald Winnicott have influenced psychoanalytic play therapy and broadened the scope of practice with them. Contemporary psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic social work clinicians often find themselves responding to misapprehensions and distortions about psychoanalytic theory and treatment created or promoted in popular culture. Furthermore, clinical practices are subject to the disruptive influence of managed mental health care and, with the ascendancy of biological psychiatry, an increasing reliance on psychoactive drugs in the treatment of children, often in the absence of sound research support. In this book, expert international contributors explore developmental, theoretical and clinical themes in work with children. Focusing on diverse populations and varied treatment settings, they present compelling clinical cases and research that, collectively, demonstrate the efficacy and relevance of psychoanalytic ideas in the context of play therapy. This book was originally published as a special issue of Psychoanalytic Social Work.