@article{933733, recid = {933733}, author = {Russ, Sandra Walker. and Niec, Larissa N.}, title = {Play in clinical practice evidence-based approaches / [electronic resource] :}, publisher = {Guilford Press,}, address = {New York :}, pages = {xvi, 352 p.}, year = {2011}, abstract = {"Summary This innovative book goes beyond traditional play therapy to present a range of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches that incorporate play as a key element. It is grounded in the latest knowledge about the importance of play in child development. Leading experts describe effective strategies for addressing a wide variety of clinical concerns, including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, parent-child relationship issues, trauma, and autism. The empirical support for each approach is summarized and clinical techniques are illustrated. The book also discusses school-based prevention programs that utilize play to support children's learning and socioemotional functioning. Subject Areas/Key Words: Assessments, behavioral, children, developmental psychology, early childhood, emotional, interventions, play therapy, prevention, problems, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, treatments Audience: Child psychologists, play and art therapists, social workers, counselors, family therapists, psychiatrists, and school psychologists; early childhood professionals; developmental psychologists"--}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/933733}, }