Profiles of Play: Assessing and Observing Structure and Process in Play Therapy - Softcover

Chazan, Saralea E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184985162X ISBN 13: 9781849851626

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley, 2002

Synopsis

Written by a leading child psychologist, this clearly written and practical book provides a template for interpreting change and meaning in children's lives through their play activity. It shows how each child's pattern of play has a distinct profile of measurable features. These can be identified - and can be used to assess the child's development.

The processes of change that a child goes through and the different kinds of play profiles are clearly illustrated with examples from real life. This will be a useful resource for all professionals who work with children and are looking to support their development through a deeper understanding of their inner experiences, including family therapists, educational psychologists, special needs teachers, play therapists and child care social workers.

About this title

Book Description

A template for interpreting change and meaning in children's lives through their play activity

About the Author

Saralea E. Chazan is in private practice in New York City and assistant professor of psychology and psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical Center. She has published widely in the field of child psychotherapy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184985162X
• ISBN 13: 9781849851626
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228