A Practitioner's Guide to Play Therapy Assessments for Court

by Kate Kirk, Mark Tooley

A Practitioner's Guide to Play Therapy Assessments for Court is an accessible introduction to the use of play therapy in the assessment of children for law a common approach chosen because it can be a non-threatening technique in an often stressful situation. Joining theory and working practice, the authors outline creative and innovative uses for play therapy for professionals in legal and court settings.The authors explore the role that play therapists can fulfil and provide practical guidance on how therapists are instructed, the range of assessments they can undertake in preparation for a case, and how they are expected to compile and submit court reports. The authors give clear guidelines for the level of training required to work for the courts and offer advice on giving evidence and responding to cross-examination.

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2009