Under the Umbrella

Play Therapy Theories, Thoughts and Techniques
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-394-44483-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten

Thirteen play therapy topics explored through diverse theoretical lenses

Clinicians rarely encounter varied theoretical perspectives on the same clinical questions examined side by side. Under the Umbrella: Play Therapy Theories, Thoughts and Techniques presents thirteen popular topics, each addressed by thirteen experienced contributors who respond from their own theoretical orientation, clinical background, and lived experience, revealing both the diversity and unifying principles within the field.

Each chapter centers on a specific question frequently discussed among practitioners. Contributors draw on research, clinical experience, and case examples to articulate focused responses. The result is a structured comparison of how different theoretical frameworks shape assessment, intervention, and conceptualization, giving readers direct insight into the reasoning behind varied approaches to the same clinical challenges.

Readers will also find: - Original contributor perspectives on each topic, providing material not previously published in existing therapeutic literature on working with children
- A consistent chapter structure that facilitates direct comparison of theoretical orientations across all thirteen clinical questions presented
- Responses grounded in contributors' diverse lived experiences alongside their clinical and theoretical training in child therapeutic practice
- References cited at the end of each chapter, supporting further exploration of the research and frameworks each contributor discusses
- A unifying introductory chapter and conclusion that contextualize the diverse perspectives within the broader professional landscape

Designed for mental health professionals using or exploring child and play therapy, this volume serves students new to the field and seasoned practitioners seeking fresh theoretical perspectives. Professors teaching play therapy courses and supervisors guiding clinical training will find it a structured resource for examining diverse approaches.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Grant, Robert J.

Stone, Jessica

Mellenthin, Clair

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Robert Jason Grant, Clair Mellenthin, and Jessica Stone

1. Do You Have a Primary Play Therapy Theory or Approach You Use the Most and why?
Katie Bassiri, Alvin Bonds II, David A. Crenshaw, Eliana Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Tony Lai, Heidi Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Kurt Oster, Anne Stewart, LaKaavia Taylor

2. How Have You Seen the Modality of Play Therapy Evolve and In What Ways Does It Need to Grow?
Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, David Crenshaw, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda Homeyer, Heidi Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Anne Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

3. How Would You Explain Play Therapy to Someone Who Had Never Heard About It?
Liliana Baylon, Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin bonds II, David Crenshaw, Eliana Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda Homeyer, Tony Lai

4. What Are Some Ethical Considerations Specific to Play Therapy That You've Encountered in Your Practice?
Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, David Crenshaw, Eliana Gil, Linda Homeyer, Tony Lai, Kurt Oster, Anne Stewart, LaKaavia Taylor

5. What Role Does Cultural Competence and Humility Play in Your Approach to Play Therapy, and How Do You Ensure Culturally Sensitive Practices?
Liliana Baylon, Alvin bonds II, David Crenshaw, Eliana Gil, Linda Homeyer, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Kurt Oster, Anne Stewart, LaKaavia Taylor

6. What Are Your Thoughts About Technology-Based Play and Its Implications in Play Therapy Work?
Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, Eliana Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Heidi Kaduson, Kurt Oster

7. What Role Does Supervision Play in Your Development as a Play Therapist, and How Has It Evolved Over Time?
Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Eliana Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda Homeyer, Heidi Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Kurt Oster, LaKaavia Taylor

8. What Are Some Challenges You've Faced in Engaging Reluctant Children or Adolescents in Play Therapy, and How Have You Overcome Them?
Katie Bassiri, Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, Eliana Gil, Paris Goodyear Brown, Heidi Kaduson, Anne Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

9. When Do You Notice Your Own Attachment Activation Showing Up in The Play Therapy Process?
Katie Bassiri, Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, David Crenshaw, Eliana Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Heidi Kaduson, Kurt Oster, Anne Stewart

10. How Do You Manage Vulnerability in The Therapeutic Relationship?
Liliana Baylon, Alvin bonds II, David Crenshaw, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda Homeyer, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Anne Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

11. What Are Your Thoughts About Play Therapy Through a Telehealth Process?
Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin bonds II, David Crenshaw, Eliana Gil, Linda Homeyer, Heidi Kaduson, Tony Lai, Kurt Oster

12. What Are Your Thoughts on Including Caregivers in Play Therapy Sessions? How Do You Manage This Dynamic?
Katie Bassiri, Liliana Baylon, Alvin Bonds II, Linda Homeyer, Tony Lai, Kurt Oster, Anne Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

13. How Do You Feel Play Therapy Can Benefit Neurodivergent and/or Disabled Children?
Katie Bassiri, Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, Eliana Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Heidi Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Kurt Oster

14. When Do You Feel Most Empowered as a Play Therapist?
Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, Linda Homeyer, Heidi Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Kurt Oster, Anne Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

15. What Are Your Top Three Suggestions for Growing as a Play Therapist?
Liliana Baylon, David Crenshaw, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda Homeyer, Heidi Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Anne Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

Closing Remarks
Robert Jason Grant, Clair Mellentin, Jessica Stone

Über Autor(innen)

Robert J. Grant, EdD, RPT-S, is the creator of AutPlay® Therapy and owner/operator of the AutPlay Therapy Clinic. He is an international trainer, keynote presenter, and a multi-published author of several articles, book chapters, and books.

Jessica Stone, PhD, RPT-S, is a licensed psychologist in private practice and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She is the creator of Digital Play Therapy® and co-creator of the Virtual Sandtray® app for iPad and virtual reality. Her writing, teaching, and presentations explore how play therapy can evolve with technology while remaining grounded in relationship, ethics, development, and clinical judgment.

Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S, is an internationally recognized speaker, award-winning author, and a distinguished Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is the visionary behind Attachment Centered Play Therapy, a transformative approach that enhances the therapeutic attachment repair experience for children, teens, and their families. As a professor at Utah Valley University, she shares her passion and experience with the Masters of Social Work program.