{"product_id":"9780471362562","title":"Game Play Therapeutic Use of Childhood Games","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGame Play\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTherapeutic Use of Childhood Games\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharles E. Schaefer | Steven E. Reid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Developmental \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe long-awaited revision of the only book on game play available for mental health professionals\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Not only is play a pleasurable, naturally occurring behavior found in humans, it is also a driving force in our development. As opposed to the unstructured play often utilized in psychotherapy, game playing invokes more goal-directed behavior, carries the benefits of interpersonal interaction, and can perform a significant role in the adaptation to one's environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This landmark, updated edition of Game Play explores the advantages of using games in clinical- and school-based therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents. This unique book shows how playing games can promote socialization, encourage the development of identity and self-esteem, and help individuals master anxiety-while setting the stage for deeper therapeutic intervention in subsequent sessions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Game Play\u003cbr\u003e Therapeutic Use of Childhood Games\u003cbr\u003e Second Edition\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Features:\u003cbr\u003e * New chapters on games in family therapy and games for specific disorders\u003cbr\u003e * Techniques and strategies for using game play to enhance communication, guidance, and relationships with clients\u003cbr\u003e * The different types of therapeutic games, elaborating on their various clinical applications\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  CHARLES E. SCHAEFER, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University.  \u003cp\u003eSTEVEN E. REID, PhD, is in private practice in Long Island, NY, and New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 December 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471362562\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378701332620,"sku":"9780471362562","price":93.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471362562_64258e07-ecb8-4ade-ac8f-b80e54108fc1.jpg?v=1780201038","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780471362562","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}