The Administrative Challenges of (Play) Therapy

Edited by Allan M. Gonsher - Contributions by Amy Badding; Amanda Gurock; Amy Hyken-Lande; Yeshim Oz; Julie Plunkett and Jacquelyn Thompson

The Administrative Challenges of (Play) Therapy brings together essays by eight therapists who tell the stories their career paths in the fields of social work and psychology, specializing in children and family therapy . Each author comments on issues such as professional expenses, referrals, case load, the “Play Room”, and administrative responsibilities. They provide insight into their work as clinicians and administrators in private practice, in-home, agency, and educational settings. In addition to the settings in which they practice, they also discuss the diversity of modalities they use, with a focus on Play Therapy, School-Based Therapy, and Child-Parent interaction. They also discuss their personal journeys in their roles as parents and professionals and the challenges of both. These therapists also outline the many certification programs and licenses available in the field and new modalities available in therapy today. In all essays, the therapist examine their goals, passions, and commitment to assisting children and families who have experienced trauma, violence, learning disabilities and substance abuse, and more.

Hamilton Books

Pages: 100 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-0-7618-7168-2 • Paperback • December 2019 • $38.99 • (£30.00)

978-0-7618-7169-9 • eBook • December 2019 • $37.00 • (£30.00)

Subjects: Psychology / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, Psychology / Developmental / Child, Psychology / Psychotherapy / Counseling

The Administrative Challenges of (Play) Therapy

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Summary

The Administrative Challenges of (Play) Therapy brings together essays by eight therapists who tell the stories their career paths in the fields of social work and psychology, specializing in children and family therapy . Each author comments on issues such as professional expenses, referrals, case load, the “Play Room”, and administrative responsibilities. They provide insight into their work as clinicians and administrators in private practice, in-home, agency, and educational settings. In addition to the settings in which they practice, they also discuss the diversity of modalities they use, with a focus on Play Therapy, School-Based Therapy, and Child-Parent interaction. They also discuss their personal journeys in their roles as parents and professionals and the challenges of both. These therapists also outline the many certification programs and licenses available in the field and new modalities available in therapy today. In all essays, the therapist examine their goals, passions, and commitment to assisting children and families who have experienced trauma, violence, learning disabilities and substance abuse, and more.

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Hamilton Books

Pages: 100 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-0-7618-7168-2 • Paperback • December 2019 • $38.99 • (£30.00)

978-0-7618-7169-9 • eBook • December 2019 • $37.00 • (£30.00)

Subjects: Psychology / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, Psychology / Developmental / Child, Psychology / Psychotherapy / Counseling

Author

Allan M. Gonsher is the founder and CEO of Kids-Incorporated.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction by Allan M. Gonsher

Chapter 1:From the Beginning: Private Practice by Yeshim Oz

Chapter 2:Private Practice, Agency, Adjunct Professor: Diversity in Therapy by Julie Plunkett

Chapter 3:Variations of a Theme: Private Practice by Amy Hyken-Lande

Chapter 4: Navigating the Challenges of Being a Parent and a Therapist by Amy Badding

Chapter 5: In-Home Therapy by Jacquelyn Thompson

Chapter 6:From Private Practice to an Agency to a Clinic: Trials and Tribulations by Amanda

Gurock

Chapter 7: School-Based Therapy by Dianna Green

Chapter 8: Private Practice and Consulting by Allan M. Gonsher

Bibliography

About the Contributors

Index

Reviews

The Administrative Challenge of (Play) Therapy meets a need rarely met in the professional psychotherapy literature. Budding psychotherapists in general and play therapists in particular learn a variety of theories, methods and techniques, but very often they are not well equipped to deal with the multiple financial , administrative and technical challenges they are required to face when they attempt to run a successful agency or establish a thriving private practice. In this book some successful experienced therapist generously share their history of struggles with financial and managerial issues, with questions of referrals, case loads, clinic ecology, intake procedures, supervision and consultation, etc. This book is a nice gift to beginners but also to experienced therapists who wish to improve their skills in running their business or agency.
— Shlomo Ariel, Ph.D, Expert-Supervisor of Clinical Psychology and Family Therapy, an international trainer of integrative psychotherapy and play therapy

This book is a wonderful resource that covers the essential administrative questions for play therapists, whether they are starting out in practice, working in schools, or doing home-based therapy. Each author offers relevant, practical ideas based on their own personal and professional experiences. Highly recommended!
— Liana Lowenstein, MSW, author, consultant, play therapist

This book captured me and held my attention from the very first page until the last. Allan Gonsher brilliantly explains and extensively illustrates with his peers/colleagues exactly what success looks like for those entering into the profession. This book takes the difficulty and frustration out of entering into the private practice world and offers a few words of simple, albeit practical advice. The Administrative Challenge of (Play)Therapy offers its readers an inside glimpse into the world of private practice across many different settings. And while it is an extraordinary resource, I certainly wish that this book was available when I was in graduate school!
— David Schatzkame, LMHC, RPT-S