Cultural Issues in Play Therapy

by Eliana Gil (Editor)

Helping therapists hone their skills for working with diverse children and families, this unique volume looks at play therapy through a multicultural lens. Experienced practitioners examine how cultural factors may influence the ways children express themselves through play, the feelings they associate with different activities, and the responses of children and parents to particular interventions. Filled with evocative clinical material, chapters highlight specific issues to consider when working with African American, Latino, Native American, and Asian American children. The book also provides suggestions for setting up a therapeutic playroom that is engaging and welcoming to all.

Genres: Counselling, Psychology

216 pages, Hardcover

First published October 4, 2004

Reviews

[T · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting book, outlying issues encountered when working with cultural differences.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though it took me 3 tries to actually read this, I realize I needed to learn some things first before I was ready to dive into this. I needed to better understand basic play therapy before jumping head first into this. However, it was really rich and will inform the work I do going forward. It is really important work Eliana Gil and other authors do and I am glad they are able to share some wisdom to be better informed going forward.