| Description |
xvi, 375 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
The master work series |
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Master work series.
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| Contents |
Introduction: The History and Method of Developmental Play Therapy -- Ch. 1. Touching the Self: The Developmental Play Therapy Dialogue -- Ch. 2. The Structure of Developmental Play Therapy: A Look at Some Developmental Play Therapy Sessions -- Ch. 3. Touching Autism: Developmental Play Therapy with Jason -- Ch. 4. Touching Psychosis: Developmental Play Therapy with Kenny -- Ch. 5. The Developmental Play Group Program. Pt. 1. The One-to-One Child-Adult Play. Pt. 2. Circle Time -- Ch. 6. Training: The Supervisory Model. The Preprogram Training Sessions for Trainees: Building a community. The Beginning: Saying Hello to the Children, Sessions 2-8. The Middle: The Play, Sessions 8-11. The End: Saying Goodbye, Sessions 11-13. Postprogram Session for Trainees: Reviewing and integrating their experiences -- Appendix. Developmental Play Games |
| Summary |
Touch is essential for life, and what Viola Brody calls capable touching is the core of developmental play therapy, building both the self of the hurt child and his or her appreciation of the nurturing other. It thus makes way for dialogue between them and - as the dialogue becomes an organizing force for the child's behaving and relating - facilitates healing and maturation. In recognition of the crucial importance of "knowing how to be present" with a child in a reparative role, Dr. Brody incorporates training in developmental play into the body of her book to provide therapists, teachers, and other helping professionals with the experience they need to understand and practice capable touching |
| Notes |
Originally published: Treasure Island, Fla. : Developmental Play Training Associates, c1993 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Developmental therapy for children.
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Play therapy.
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Touch -- Therapeutic use.
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| LC no. |
97009432 |
| ISBN |
0765700883 (acid-free paper) |
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