Puppet-Assisted Play Therapy : Theory, Research, and Practice

Puppet-Assisted Play Therapy is an innovative and comprehensive approach that significantly advances the field of play therapy.This easy to read, user-friendly book includes history, creative interventions, case studies, the art of puppetry, and the worldwide benefits of puppet-assisted play therapy.It includes instructions for making customized puppets for a therapist’s practice and original research on the relationship of puppet therapy on children’s creativity.By describing all the various facets of puppet-assisted play therapy, this engaging text explores how using puppets produces a powerful connection and trust needed for the therapeutic process.Puppet-Assisted Play Therapy is a valuable addition to the library of any therapist, social worker, counsellor, teacher, or other professional interested in play and puppets with children.