Play Therapy, Second Edition

David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, is Chief of Clinical Services (Emeritus) at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, New York. Dr. Crenshaw is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), the APA Division of Child and Adolescent Psychology, and the American Academy of Clinical Psychology. He has taught play therapy at Johns Hopkins University and Columbia University, is a past president of the New York Association for Play Therapy, and supervised over 100 doctoral- and master’s-level interns over a 55-year career. Dr. Crenshaw is author or editor of 21 professional books, three books of poetry, and more than 100 articles and chapters on child and adolescent therapy, child trauma and abuse, resilience, play therapy, and family therapy. He has received lifetime achievement awards from the Hudson Valley Psychological Association, the New York Association for Play Therapy, and the United States Association for Play Therapy.Anne L. Stewart, PhD, RPT-S, a playful practitioner of play therapy, is Professor of Clinical Psychology at James Madison University, where she teaches, supervises, and conducts play and family therapy each week. Dr. Stewart has written and presented worldwide on attachment, crisis intervention, supervision, nature and play therapy, military families, and resilience, and has partnered with colleagues in government organizations, universities, and nongovernmental organizations on countless teaching, research, and service projects. She is founder of the Virginia Association for Play Therapy and served as board chair of the Association for Play Therapy and the Foundation for Play Therapy. Dr. Stewart is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Association for Play Therapy and the Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, is Regents Professor and Elaine Millikan Mathes Professor in Early Childhood Education in the Counseling Program and Co-Director of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas. Dr. Ray has published over 150 articles, chapters, and books in the field of play therapy, specializing in the process and effects of child-centered play therapy. She is a founding board member and past president of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling, as well as past board chair of the Association for Play Therapy (APT). Dr. Ray is a Fellow of the American Counseling Association and a two-time recipient of the Outstanding Research Award from the APT, among other honors. She operates the counseling practice EmpathyWell, in Highland Village, Texas, where she facilitates play therapy, training, and supervision.

"I have used this book with my graduate-level play therapy students for many years because of its comprehensive nature, and welcome the release of the second edition. Once again, the editors have gathered insightful clinicians to tackle a central question in the field of play therapy: How can theory, research, and practice come together to drive effective treatment? The second edition covers an extensive range of contemporary topics that are crucial for making informed treatment decisions and shaping the future of play therapy."--Mary Anne Peabody, EdD, LCSW, RPT-S, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Southern Maine"Play is nature’s balm--it heals, builds, produces insights, and is the foundation for psychological resilience. Here we have an extraordinarily comprehensive, wonderfully written compendium of theory, practice, and research on the therapeutic uses of play."--Peter Gray, PhD, Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Boston College"An indispensable guide to the rapidly evolving field of play therapy for both new and experienced therapists. Each chapter presents innovative approaches that address the diverse spectrum of issues bringing children, adolescents, and families into therapy. The book demonstrates best practices in the field with engaging case studies, and provides fresh perspectives on foundational techniques. Readers will be inspired to learn more about play therapy and to practice what they find in this rich source."--Karen Fried, PsyD, LMFT, private practice, Santa Monica, California; President, Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation“The editors and contributors are to be congratulated on their achievements in this second edition. It is a comprehensive guide to a great multitude of aspects of play therapy, all essential to practicing well as a play therapist. I recommend it to play therapy teachers, students, and practitioners, both in the United States and worldwide.”--Virginia Ryan, PhD, child psychologist and play therapist, University of York (retired), United Kingdom-

• Foreword, Stuart BrownI. Seminal Theories of Play Therapy1. Child-Centered Play Therapy, Dee Ray & Garry Landreth2. Theraplay®: An Attachment Theory-Based Treatment for Relational and Developmental Healing, Phyllis Booth, Sandra Lindaman, & Fiona Peacock3. Adlerian Play Therapy, Terry Kottman & Jeff Ashby4. Psychodynamic Play Therapy, John B. Mordock5. Gestalt Play Therapy: Shared Journey toward Integration, Felicia Carroll6. Jungian Analytical Play Therapy, John Paul “JP” Lilly7. Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy, Susan Knell8. Filial Therapy: The 10-Session Child−Parent Relationship Therapy Model, Sue Bratton, Alyssa Swan, Kristie Opiola, & Garry LandrethII. Approaches to Play Therapy9. Prescriptive Play Therapy, Athena Drewes10. Animal-Assisted Play Therapy, Risë VanFleet & Tracie Faa-Thompson11. Family Play Therapy: Engaging Families in Novel Ways, Eliana Gil & Tim Baima12. Sand Therapy as a Play Therapy Experience, Linda Homeyer & Marshall Lyles13. Group Play Therapy, Yi-Ju Cheng & Dee C. Ray14. Nature-Based Play Therapy: A Trauma-Informed Approach, Anne Stewart, Julia Linger, Jennifer Nelson-Faulconer, & Hannah Pellegrino JarrettIII. Cogent Issues in Play Therapy15. Multiculturalism and Cultural Humility in Play Therapy, LaKaavia Taylor & Krystal K. Turner16. Play Therapy Supervision, Natalya Ann Lindo & Stephanie Carr17. Research in Play Therapy, Dee C. Ray18. Neuroscience Informs Play Therapy Theory and Practice, Richard L. Gaskill & Jeanne Brown19. Ethics in Play Therapy: Considerations for Clinical Practice, Jeffrey S. Ashby, Kathleen McKinney Clark, & Marieke van Nuenen20. Telemental Health Play Therapy: A Multidimensional Exploration, Jessica Stone & Rachel Altvater21. Resilience in Trauma-Informed Play Therapy, David A. Crenshaw & Amanda Asam22. Using Play Therapy to Heal the Hidden Wounds of Racial Trauma, Ariel Marrero23. Parent Consultation and Paradigm Shifts in Play Therapy, Paris Goodyear-Brown24. Play Therapy Practice in the Schools, Pedro J. Blanco & Ryan Holliman25. Systemic Applications: The Play Therapist, Child Protection, and the Legal System, Sueann Kenney-Noziska26. Play Therapy for Children with Chronic Illnesses, Sara M. Loftin & Kristie Opiola27. The Practice of Being Present: Cultivating a Space for Play to Emerge, Bonnie BadenochIV. Play Therapy with Special Populations28. Facilitating Parental Attunement in Infant Play Therapy, Janet Courtney29. Play Therapy with Adolescents, Brijin Gardner30. Play Therapy with Adults, Denis Thomas31. Play Therapy and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Neurodiversity-Affirming Considerations, Sarah Tucker32. Using Play Therapy for Children’s Anxiety, Fear, and Phobias, Angela Cavett33. Play Therapy and Depression and Suicidality in Children and Adolescents, Elizabeth Burgin34. Implementing Play Therapy with Neurodivergent Children, Robert Jason Grant & Kevin Hull35. Play Therapy with Disruptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents, David A. Crenshaw and Courtney Doyle36. Play Therapy with Immigrant Children and Families, Peggy Ceballos & Elizabeth V. Aguilar37. Healing Attachment Trauma in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Alyssa Swan & Sue Bratton38. Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse: A Practical Guide for Play Therapists, Janine Shelby39. Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth in the Playroom, Quinn K. SmelserIndex