Playing for Real A Child Therapist Explores the World of Play Therapy and the Inner Worlds of Children

"In this illuminating book about the fascinating realm of child therapy, Harvard Medical School psychologist Richard bromfield shares the stories of his young patients struggling with a wide spectrum of problems -- from paralyzing anxiety to incest, from attention-deficit disorder to high-functioning autism, from divorce to the universally trying demands of growing up. With wisdom and compassion, Dr. Bromfield presents overviews of both children's emotional development and the techniques of play therapy. PLAYING FOR REAL offers parents, teachers, and therapists a vital understanding of the imaginative world of the child and a rich source of inspiration for helping us all cope in the real world."--from back cover