Play Therapy Supervision: A Practical Guide to Models and Best Practices

Play therapy is a rapidly growing specialty area in mental health, and effective supervision is essential for supporting the integrity and needs of the field. Play Therapy Supervision: A Practical Guide to Models and Best Practices provides a comprehensive guide to supervision, with literature rooted in empirical research and practical examples. It emphasizes the importance of cultural humility, ethical and legal issues, building a supervision relationship, evaluation, and technology in play therapy supervision. Techniques such as mindfulness, sand tray, self-compassion, art and movement, and more are also discussed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Play therapy is a rapidly expanding field within mental health, and it is crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of the skills, knowledge, and strategies necessary for effective play therapy supervision. Play Therapy Supervision: A Practical Guide to Models and Best Practices offers a comprehensive resource for both current and aspiring play therapy professionals and supervisors. This book provides valuable insights and practical examples to enhance supervision practices, drawing from empirical research and contemporary topics.

One of the key aspects emphasized in this text is the importance of cultural humility in play therapy supervision. Supervisors must be aware of and sensitive to the cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values of their supervisees, ensuring that their supervision approach is inclusive and respectful. This requires a deep understanding of diversity and the ability to adapt supervision strategies to meet the unique needs of supervisees from diverse backgrounds.

The book covers a wide range of topics relevant to play therapy supervision, including ethical and legal issues, building a strong supervision relationship, evaluation methods, and the use of technology, including extended reality. It also explores school-based play therapy supervision and various techniques and approaches used in play therapy supervision, such as mindfulness, sand tray, self-compassion, art, and movement.

Each chapter in the book is authored by experts in the field, providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise. The text is organized in a user-friendly format, with clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points to facilitate easy navigation. Additionally, practical examples and case studies are included to illustrate the application of the discussed concepts and strategies.

Whether you are a novice supervisor or an experienced professional seeking to enhance your play therapy supervision skills, this book is an invaluable resource. It offers a comprehensive and practical guide to models and best practices, helping you to support the integrity and needs of the thriving play therapy field. By embracing the principles of cultural humility, effective supervision, and contemporary topics, you can contribute to the well-being of your supervisees and the broader mental health community.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032050461