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Play Therapy with Adults by Charles E. Schaefer
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In the Western world there has been a widening belief that play is not a trivial or childish pursuit but rather a prime pillar of mental health, along with love and work. Play Therapy with Adults presents diverse approaches and clinical strategies available for successfully incorporating play therapy into adult-client sessions.

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Play in Healthcare for Adults by Alison Tonkin & Julia Whitaker
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What does it mean to play and what, if any, difference does it make to our lives? Most crucially, and central to the theme of this book, is the question, 'Does play have a positive impact on our health and well-being, and consequently a role in modern healthcare delivery?'

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American Journal of Play
Aims to increase awareness and understanding of the role of play in learning and human development and the ways in which play illuminates cultural history.

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