Amy Elizabeth Goes to Play Therapy

A book to Assist Psychotherapists in Helping Young Children Understand and Benefit from Play Therapy

Kathleen A. Chara and Paul J. Chara, Jr.
Illustrated by J.M. Berns

Paperback: £9.99 / $17.95

2004, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 64pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-775-0, BIC 2: MQTC JKSB1

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'The book has a very personal feel to it because Amy Elizabeth is addressing the reader. She talks about "kids like us" as if we are part of a group and she is your friend. It was very well set out, just like a story book. It had beautiful pencil illustrations that children could relate to. It was a nice size, not too daunting; the sort of book I think a child would be happy to read together with an adult. All in all I think this would be a very valuable resource for any psychotherapist, counsellor or social worker working with children to help them explain the process of play therapy.'

- Counselling Children and Young People

Reassuring and encouraging, Amy Elizabeth Goes to Play Therapy suggests that therapy will be a fun and beneficial experience. With attractive illustrations capturing a child's perspective, the book is ideally suited for children aged between 2 and 12. Answering the most commonly asked questions in simple, accessible language, Amy Elizabeth guides the reader through the experience of therapy, describing what happens at a play therapy session, the reasons why children may need therapy, and the goals of the process. Child therapists working in a variety of fields will find this book an invaluable resource for sharing with children and building a rapport with them.

By the same authors

Author information

• Kathleen A. Chara
• Paul J. Chara, Jr.
• J.M. Berns

Subject areas

• Arts Therapies
• Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords

• child protection,
• child psychiatry,
• child psychology,
• children,
• counselling,
• play therapy,
• psychotherapy

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