Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals Families and Groups

<p><em>Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals Families and Groups </em>is a complete theory-to-practice introduction to a comprehensive integrative model of play therapy developed by Shlomo Ariel. It synthesizes numerous concepts methods and techniques found in the various branches of play theory and research under a unified conceptual and linguistic roof of information-processing cybernetics and semiotics. The author's tenet is that any case whatever the presenting difficulties can be treated by such an integrative multi-systemic approach.</p><p>This book abounds with vivid observations and case descriptions followed by discussions in a fictional inter-disciplinary seminar. Every chapter is followed by a brief summary homework assignments and a classified list of relevant publications.</p><p>Integrative Play Therapy with Individuals Families and Groups will generate immense interest throughout the play therapy community. It can serve as a textbook for budding play therapists and as a reference book for more experienced practitioners.</p>