Play in Family Therapy, Second Edition

This classic volume, now completely revised, has helped tens of thousands of therapists integrate play therapy and family therapy techniques in clinical practice. Eliana Gil demonstrates a broad range of verbal and nonverbal strategies for engaging all family members–including those who are ambivalent toward therapy–and tailoring interventions for different types of presenting problems. Numerous case examples illustrate ways to effectively use puppets, storytelling, art making, the family play genogram, drama, and other expressive techniques with children, adolescents, and their parents. Gil offers specific guidance for becoming a more flexible, creative practitioner and shows how recent advances in neuroscience support her approach. Photographs of client artwork are included. This e-book edition features full-color images. (Images will appear in black and white on black-and-white e-readers). New to This Edition *Incorporates 20 years of clinical experience and the ongoing development of Gil’s influential integrative approach. *All-new case material. *Discusses how current brain research can inform creative interventions. *Heightened focus on personal metaphors, complete with detailed suggestions for exploring and processing them.

Additional ISBNs: 1462517498, 9781462517497

Play in Family Therapy, Second Edition 2nd Edition is written by Eliana Gil and published by The Guilford Press. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Play in Family Therapy, Second Edition are 9781462517695, 1462517692 and the print ISBNs are 9781462526451, 1462526454.