{"title":"Athena A. Drewes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Athena A. Drewes, a distinguished figure in the realm of child psychotherapy and play therapy. With her extensive expertise, Drewes has contributed significantly to the understanding of the therapeutic benefits that play can offer. This collection includes remarkable books like \u003cem\u003eThe Therapeutic Powers of Play\u003c\/em\u003e, which sheds light on the healing dynamics of play therapy in psychological practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthena A. Drewes’s works are essential for anyone interested in the Philosophy \u0026amp; Psychology category, particularly those seeking to explore innovative therapeutic methodologies. Her writing is both accessible and profound, making complex psychological concepts comprehensible to a wide audience. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a curious newcomer, Drewes’s books offer valuable insights into the psyche, highlighting how play can be a vital tool in therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into this collection to discover Drewes’s influential ideas, enriching your understanding and appreciation of the therapeutic potential inherent in play.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-therapeutic-powers-of-play-by-athena-a-drewes-9781118336878","title":"The Therapeutic Powers of Play","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical look at how play therapy can promote mental health wellness in children and adolescents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevised and expanded, \u003ci\u003eThe Therapeutic Powers of Play\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition explores the powerful effects that play therapy has on different areas within a child or adolescent's life: communication, emotion regulation, relationship enhancement, and personal strengths. Editors Charles Schaefer and Athena Drewes—renowned experts in the field of play therapy—discuss the different interventions and components of treatment that can move clients to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeading play therapists contributed to this volume, supplying a wide repertoire of practical techniques and applications in each chapter for use in clinical practice, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDirect teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIndirect teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelf-expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRelationship enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAttachment formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCatharsis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStress inoculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreative problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelf-esteem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with clinical case vignettes from various theoretical viewpoints, the second edition is an invaluable resource for play and child therapists of all levels of experience and theoretical orientations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000820547820,"sku":"9781118336878","price":129.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4315843482586.jpg?v=1763307307"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/athena-a-drewes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}