{"product_id":"essentials-of-play-therapy-with-abused-children","title":"Essentials of Play Therapy with Abused Children","description":"Product Description\n\nThis informative video program from renowned practitioner and author Eliana Gil illuminates the unique benefits of play therapy for children who have been physically or sexually abused. Sharing her warmth and clinical insight, Dr. Gil brings viewers into the therapeutic playroom, describes how play activities fit into the reparative process, and provides helpful pointers for practice. With the help of child volunteers, the video demonstrates the use of art supplies, the sandtray, puppets, the dollhouse, masks, and more. Dr. Gil also discusses ways to allay children's fears about therapy and establish a good working rapport.\n\nReview\n\n\"Eliana Gil skillfully leads the viewer through the basics of play therapy and demonstrates the techniques utilized in her eclectic approach with abused children. Once again, Dr. Gil has made a significant contribution to the field of play therapy.\"--Garry L. Landreth, PhD, Founder, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas\n\nAbout the Actor\n\nEliana Gil, PhD, is Director of Clinical Services for Childhelp, Inc., and works at the Childhelp Children s Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Gil is a well-known lecturer, author, and clinician who has worked in child abuse prevention and treatment for over three decades. A registered play therapy supervisor, registered art therapist, and a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor, she has served on the Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and the National Resource Center on Child Sexual Abuse, and is a former President of the Association for Play Therapy. She is the author of acclaimed books and video programs on child abuse, play therapy, and related topics. Bilingual and bicultural, Dr. Gil is originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1593854196\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1593854196.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gil PhD, Eliana|Dawkins Productions\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Dvd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case will show wear, and may be in library packaging. Ships fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41897921249338,"sku":"DBV.1593854196.A","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1593854196-0.jpg?v=1793936269","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/essentials-of-play-therapy-with-abused-children","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}