The Handbook of Group Play Therapy: How to Do It, How It Works, Whom It's Best For

"A melding of theory and practice. Presents the reader withmuch-needed information about issues and techniques necessary forimplementing a play therapy group with specific populations ofchildren. How, why, when, and for whom to organize play therapygroups is made crystal clear. This book is must-reading for allplay therapists." (from the foreword, Garry L. Landreth, regentsprofessor and director, Center for Play Therapy, University ofNorth Texas)

"The authors have pinpointed a dynamic and developing area oftherapeutic play. . . . A very valuable resource in working withchildren." (Robert C. Berg, professor and assistant chair,Department of Counseling, Development, and Higher Education,University of North Texas)

"An up-to-the-minute authoritative book. This book is it. Sweeneyand Homeyer have provided a collection by first ratewriters/practitioners of all the current major methods in usetoday." (Louise Guerney, professor emerita, The Pennsylvania StateUniversity)

"This masterful book brings together leaders in the field of childtherapy. Sweeney and Homeyer's wisdom enchants, beguiles,nourishes, teaches, and inspires." (Beverly James, author ofTreating Traumatized Children and Guidelines for Treatment ofAttachment-Trauma Problems in Children)