Child psychotherapy : practice and theory / Mary R. Haworth, editor.
Contributor(s): Haworth, Mary Robbins.
Material type: BookSeries: Master work series: Publisher: Northvale, N.J. : J. Aronson, 1994Description: xv, 459 p. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 1568212658.Subject(s): Child psychotherapyDDC classification: 618.928914Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 618.928914 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00009882 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
An introduction to child psychotherapy. Part one describes the therapeutic approach to play; part two treats the structuring of therapy; the third covers various processes; the fourth studies the symbolism of the child's activities; and the fifth assesses the therapist/supervisor relationship.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part One: Theoretical considerations -- The meaning of play -- Varieties of play techniques -- Diagnosis and choice of therapeutic approach -- Part Two: Structure -- Orientation and involvement of the parents -- The initial session -- Special situations -- Limits and the handling of aggression -- The meaning of time -- Part Three: Process -- Developmental phases of play -- Resistance -- Transference -- Countertransference -- Reflections and interpretations -- Termination -- Part Four: Symbolism and play themes -- Symbolism in nonverbal activities -- Graphic and plastic materials -- Symbolic aspects of verbal communication -- Latency games -- Part Five: Evaluation -- Assessment of individual progress -- Research -- The learning of psychotherapy.