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Cultural Issues in Play Therapy

Cultural Issues in Play Therapy

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The second edition of this book is now available, with over 90% new material and an expanded conceptual framework. It explores how children's cultural identities and experiences of marginalization shape their challenges in therapy and how they express themselves. Expert practitioners guide therapists to build competence for working across different dimensions of diversity, including race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. Purchasers get access to a companion website featuring chapters from the first edition on play therapy with major cultural groups.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2021
Publisher: Guilford Publications


This exceptional resource has undergone a comprehensive second edition, featuring over 90% fresh content and a strengthened conceptual framework. Packed with captivating case illustrations, the book delves into how children's cultural identities, alongside experiences of marginalization, shape the challenges they present during therapy and the ways in which they express themselves. Expert practitioners provide invaluable guidance for therapists, equipping them with the skills to effectively navigate diverse dimensions, such as race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. Additionally, purchasers gain access to a companion website, offering chapters from the first edition on play therapy with significant cultural groups: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian Americans.

New to This Edition:
* A broader definition of culture and a heightened emphasis on social justice.
* Chapters dedicated to working with children of color, LGBT children and adolescents, undocumented families, and Deaf children.
* A chapter focused on dismantling white privilege within the play therapy office.
* Chapters on school bullying and the transformative impact of technology on play, including practical tips for conducting tele-play therapy.

By embracing this revised edition, therapists will gain a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between culture, diversity, and play therapy, enabling them to provide more inclusive and effective care for children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462546916
Edition number: 2 New edition

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