International Journal of Play Therapy - Volume 10, Number 1

113 Pages. Periodical format. No defects noted Interior text pages are flawless. The articles in this issue of the Journal illustrate the breadth and depth of research in play therapy. The first article on Kinder Training represents an application of play therapy within the school system. The third article presents group play therapy with a special population. The application of play therapy with specific populations is evidence of the growth of play therapy. The second article is an outcome study looking at ethical practices and is continuing evidence of the need to take a look at ourselves as we build the body of research literature about play therapy. The fourth article is a meta-analysis of play therapy research and represents a major effort to demonstrate the validity of play therapy. Play therapy is one of the fastest growing professions in the mental health field. One concern of professionals in the field of play therapy is that treatment should be provided by expert clinicians who are trained in established play therapy procedures to ensure that children receive high-quality help from competent play therapists.…