This second edition is fully updated with the latest good practice in play. Based on an understanding of 'Neuro-Dramatic-Play', the book shows that play is an essential part of children's healthy development and many children 'at risk' are those who are unable to play. It includes work with children with learning difficulties as well as those with developmental delay.
The book includes current thinking on neuroscience and illustrates the importance of mindfulness in our work with children.
Topics include:
creating the safe space
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This second edition is fully updated with the latest good practice in play. Based on an understanding of 'Neuro-Dramatic-Play', the book shows that...
This second edition is fully updated and addresses ways in which we can apply stories and storytelling with children who are troubled.
Stories can empower children to take action and ask for help, including help with changes and life-plans. Stories provide a secure structure with endings and closure. The book develops the following topics:
Stories for assessment
Stories for understanding emotions
Stories for exploring the senses
Stories for managing loss
Stories for...
This second edition is fully updated and addresses ways in which we can apply stories and storytelling with children who are troubled.
This is the first book of its kind to provide an overview of key aspects of play and play therapy, considering play on a continuum from generic aspects through to more specific applied and therapeutic techniques and as a standalone discipline.
This is the first book of its kind to provide an overview of key aspects of play and play therapy, considering play on a continuum from generic aspect...
