1. An Introduction to Play Therapy

Interlude 1: Show Up and Choose To Be Present

2. Pick a Theory, Any Theory

Interlude 2: Showing Interest

3. Broad Play Therapy Strategies

Interlude 3: Being Intentional with Your Interventions and Making "Stuff" Up

4. Building a Relationship

Interlude 4: Take a Breath

5. Exploring Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Dynamics

Interlude 5: Developing a Conceptualization of Your Clients

6. Helping Clients Gain Insight

Interlude 6: Language Choice

7. Helping Clients Make Changes in Play Therapy

Interlude 7: Giving Yourself Permission

8. Working with Parents, Teachers, and Families

Interlude 8: Avoiding Judgment

9. Challenging Situations in the Playroom

Interlude 9: Continuing the Journey

Appendix A. Theory and Play Therapy Resources

Appendix B. Children’s Books

Appendix C. Professional Information

References

Index