David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S, Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, NY
Anne L. Stewart, PhD, RPT-S, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Dee C. Ray, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, University of North Texas, Denton
Stuart Brown, MD, Founder, National Institute for Play, Carmel Valley, California

Now in a significantly revised second edition featuring 85% new material, this
authoritative play therapy reference and text comprehensively reviews the current
state of the field. Expert contributors describe theoretical foundations, showcase widely
used clinical approaches, and explore challenging and timely professional issues. The
book presents vivid case illustrations and synthesizes the play therapy research base.
Chapters on specific populations (such as neurodivergent children, culturally diverse
children, adolescents) and clinical problems (such as trauma, disrupted attachment,
anxiety) provide the knowledge therapists need to tailor interventions effectively.
New to This Edition
*Chapters on Gestalt play therapy, prescriptive play therapy, group play therapy, and
nature-based play therapy.
*Chapters on racial trauma, chronic illness, depression and suicidality, and attachment
trauma.
*Chapters on working with infants and parents, immigrant children and families, and
LGBTQIA+ youth.
*Chapters on telemental health, resilience, parent consultation, and working within
child protection and legal systems.
*Enhanced focus on research, with new coeditor Dee C. Ray bringing particular
expertise.

•The most comprehensive, current resource, fully updated: 85% new material includes
15 new chapter topics.
•Top names in the field–– including new coeditor Dee C. Ray–– focus on important
issues play therapists face today.
•Cutting-edge coverage includes racial trauma, attachment disruptions, and telehealth.
•Showcases research-based approaches, richly illustrated with case material.