The essential guide to game play therapy for mental health practitioners, Game Play: Therapeutic Use of Games with Children and Adolescents (3rd Edition) by Jessica Stone (Editor), offers a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical foundations and practical applications of this innovative approach. This revised and updated edition provides psychologists and psychiatrists with valuable insights into how game playing can be used to invoke goal-directed behavior, foster interpersonal interaction, and aid in the adaptation to one’s environment.
With contributions from noted experts in the field, this third edition covers both time-tested classic games and the most recent innovations and advances in game play therapy. It helps mental health practitioners understand why and how to use game play effectively, providing them with the information needed to select the most useful games from the over 700 now available and describe the fundamentals of administering these games.
The book delves into recent advances in the field, including information on electronic games and disorder-specific interventions. With its wealth of practical advice and detailed explanations, Game Play serves as an indispensable resource for professionals seeking to enhance their therapeutic toolkit through the use of gaming techniques.
Publication Details:
- Edition: 3rd
- Language: English
- Publisher: Wiley
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 1 x 9.2 inches
- ISBN-10: 1119553768
- ISBN-13: 978-1119553762
- Publication Date: November 12, 2019
- Print Length: 304 pages