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Author Cattanach, Ann.

Title Children's stories in play therapy / Ann Cattanach
Published London : Jessica Kingsley, 1997

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 WATERFT HEALTH  615.85153083 Cat/Csi  AVAILABLE
Description 246 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents Ch. 1. The Purpose of a Story -- Ch. 2. Stories and Narrative in Play Therapy -- Ch. 3. Differentiating the Self in Stories -- Ch. 4. Stories of Fear and Loathing -- Ch. 5. Stories of Loss and Abandonment -- Ch. 6. Stories of Heroes, Wishes and Dreams -- Ch. 7. Other People's Stories
Summary Using stories by children and by other authors, the author examines their purpose, the common themes and metaphors that emerge and the communication that they can engender between the therapist and the child. Case studies and specific examples are used to show the reader how the child creates the stories, and how the therapist can gain the child's trust before attempting therapy
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [234]-239) and indexes
Subject Play therapy.
Narrative therapy.
Play -- Psychological aspects.
Tales -- Therapeutic use.
Play assessment (Child psychology)
Mental health counseling.
LC no. 97197797
ISBN 1853023620