Play Therapy: Basics and Beyond

This volume will be of great value to professionals entering the field, as well as to experienced play therapists expanding their scope of practice, teaching graduate classes, or looking for a good solid reference.
Risë VanFleet, PhD, RPT-S President, Family Enhancement & Family Play Therapy Center

Taking the reader from basic skills to advanced communication methods, Dr. Kottman truly provides best practices for working with children. In addition, she reviews each distinct play therapy theory with conscientious attention to detail, and with respect for what the theory has to offer, through research and personal communication with practicing play therapists. Dee Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S Director, Child and Family Resource Clinic University of North Texas

“This volume will be of great value to professionals entering the field, as well as to experienced play therapists expanding their scope of practice, teaching graduate classes, or looking for a good solid reference.”
—Risë VanFleet, PhD, RPT-S President, Family Enhancement & Family Play Therapy Center

“Taking the reader from basic skills to advanced communication methods, Dr. Kottman truly provides best practices for working with children. In addition, she reviews each distinct play therapy theory with conscientious attention to detail, and with respect for what the theory has to offer, through research and personal communication with practicing play therapists.” —Dee Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S Director, Child and Family Resource Clinic University of North Texas