Under the Umbrella : Play Therapy Theories, Thoughts and Techniques

著者名：Grant, Robert Jason/Stone, Jessica/Mellenthin, Clair

Wiley（2026/10/08発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9781394444830
• eISBN：9781394444847

Description

Thirteen play therapy topics explored through diverse theoretical lenses

Clinicians rarely encounter varied theoretical perspectives on the same clinical questions examined side by side. Under the Umbrella: Play Therapy Theories, Thoughts, and Techniques presents thirteen popular topics, each addressed by thirteen experienced contributors who respond from their own theoretical orientation, clinical background, and lived experience, revealing both the diversity and unifying principles within the field.

Each chapter centers on a specific question frequently discussed among practitioners. Contributors draw on research, clinical experience, and case examples to articulate focused responses. The result is a structured comparison of how different theoretical frameworks shape assessment, intervention, and conceptualization, giving readers direct insight into the reasoning behind varied approaches to the same clinical challenges.

Readers will also find:

• Original contributor perspectives on each topic, providing material not previously published in existing therapeutic literature on working with children
• A consistent chapter structure that facilitates direct comparison of theoretical orientations across all thirteen clinical questions presented
• Responses grounded in contributors’ diverse lived experiences alongside their clinical and theoretical training in child therapeutic practice
• References cited at the end of each chapter, supporting further exploration of the research and frameworks each contributor discusses
• A unifying introductory chapter and conclusion that contextualize the diverse perspectives within the broader professional landscape

Designed for mental health professionals using or exploring child and play therapy, this volume serves students new to the field and seasoned practitioners seeking fresh theoretical perspectives. Professors teaching play therapy courses and supervisors guiding clinical training will find it a structured resource for examining diverse approaches.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors x
Foreword xi
Introduction xiv

1 Do You Have a Primary Play Therapy Theory or Approach You Use the Most and Why? 1
Katie Bassiri, Alvin Bonds II, David A. Crenshaw, Eliana M. Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Tony Lai, Heidi G. Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Anne L. Stewart, LaKaavia Taylor

2 How Have You Seen the Modality of Play Therapy Evolve and in What Ways Does It Need to Grow? 15
Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, David A. Crenshaw, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda E. Homeyer, Heidi G. Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Anne L. Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

3 How Would You Explain Play Therapy to Someone Who Had Never Heard About It? 28
Liliana Baylon, Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, David A. Crenshaw, Eliana M. Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda E. Homeyer, Tony Lai

4 What Are Some Ethical Considerations Specific to Play Therapy That You've Encountered in Your Practice? 38
Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, David A. Crenshaw, Eliana M. Gil, Linda E. Homeyer, Tony Lai, Anne L. Stewart, LaKaavia Taylor

5 What Role Does Cultural Competence and Humility Play in Your Approach to Play Therapy, and How Do You Ensure Culturally Sensitive Practices? 47
Liliana Baylon, Alvin Bonds II, David A. Crenshaw, Eliana M. Gil, Linda E. Homeyer, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Anne L. Stewart, LaKaavia Taylor

6 What Are Your Thoughts About Technology-based Play and Its Implications in Play Therapy Work? 59
Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, Eliana M. Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Heidi G. Kaduson

7 What Role Does Supervision Play in Your Development As a Play Therapist, and How Has It Evolved Over Time? 66
Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Eliana M. Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda E. Homeyer, Heidi G. Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, LaKaavia Taylor

8 What Are Some Challenges You've Faced in Engaging Reluctant Children or Adolescents in Play Therapy, and How Have You Overcome Them? 75
Katie Bassiri, Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, Eliana M. Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Heidi G. Kaduson, Anne L. Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

9 When Do You Notice Your Own Attachment Activation Showing Up in the Play Therapy Process? 85
Katie Bassiri, Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, David A. Crenshaw, Eliana M. Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Heidi G. Kaduson, Anne L. Stewart

10 How Do You Manage Vulnerability in the Therapeutic Relationship? 96
Liliana Baylon, Alvin Bonds II, David A. Crenshaw, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda E. Homeyer, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Anne L. Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

11 What Are Your Thoughts About Play Therapy Through a Telehealth Process? 105
Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, David A. Crenshaw, Eliana M. Gil, Linda E. Homeyer, Heidi G. Kaduson, Tony Lai

12 What Are Your Thoughts on Including Caregivers in Play Therapy Sessions? How Do You Manage This Dynamic? 114
Katie Bassiri, Liliana Baylon, Alvin Bonds II, Linda E. Homeyer, Tony Lai, Anne L. Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

13 How Do You Feel Play Therapy Can Benefit Neurodivergent and/or Disabled Children? 121
Katie Bassiri, Liliana Baylon, Ann Beckley-Forest, Eliana M. Gil, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Heidi G. Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai

14 When Do You Feel Most Empowered as a Play Therapist? 130
Katie Bassiri, Ann Beckley-Forest, Alvin Bonds II, Linda E. Homeyer, Heidi G. Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Anne L. Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

15 What Are Your Top Three Suggestions for Growing as a Play Therapist? 137
Liliana Baylon, David A. Crenshaw, Paris Goodyear-Brown, Linda E. Homeyer, Heidi G. Kaduson, Terry Kottman, Tony Lai, Anne L. Stewart, Lakaavia Taylor

Closing Remarks 147
Index 148