Solution-Focused Play Therapy: A Strengths-Based Clinical Approach to Play Therapy

Solution-Focused Play Therapy is a valuable text for practitioners working with children, blending play therapy with solution-focused therapy to promote child strengths and resources. It provides neurobiological and developmental support, guidance on transitioning from a non-directive to a directive approach, and 12 basic skills for employing this approach with children of all ages and their families. The book offers expressive ways to use key techniques, including the miracle question, scaling, finding exceptions, and end-of-session feedback, and includes interventions, strategies, handouts, and forms for strength-based assessment and treatment planning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Solution-Focused Play Therapy is a comprehensive and essential text that seamlessly integrates the principles of play therapy with solution-focused therapy. This book delves into the realm of child strengths and resources, highlighting key concepts and principles within solution-focused play therapy (SFPT). The author offers robust neurobiological and developmental support for SFPT, providing valuable guidance for practitioners on how to transition from a non-directive approach to a more directive and activity-based approach, tailored to the unique developmental needs of each child.

The book is organized into chapters that cover the 12 essential skills required for effectively implementing SFPT with children of various ages and their families. Through a strengths-oriented approach, the author presents expressive ways to employ key SFPT techniques, such as the miracle question, scaling, finding exceptions, and end-of-session feedback. Clinicians will find this book an invaluable resource, offering a comprehensive suite of interventions, strategies, handouts, and forms that can be utilized with children and their families across different age groups. From strength-based assessment and treatment planning to the final celebration session, this book provides a holistic framework for promoting positive change and well-being.

By combining the power of play therapy with solution-focused approaches, Solution-Focused Play Therapy emerges as a powerful tool for clinicians working with children and their families. This book empowers practitioners to tap into the strengths and resources of children, fostering a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy that leads to lasting positive outcomes. Whether you are a seasoned play therapist or new to the field, this text is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their skills and expertise in working with children and their families.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 209 x 278 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367374440