Below you will find a list of links to helpful sources as well as a reference list.

Links:

  • This is a great article describing play therapy and the benefits: Play Therapy: What Is It, How It Works, and Techniques (healthline.com)

  • APPTA is the registration board for play therapists working in Australia: https://appta.org.au/demo-page/

  • A video describing Erik Erikson’s 8 stages of psychosocial development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41h08L5n_Ls&t=11s

Reference List:

  • Baggerly, J., Bratton, S. & Ray, D.C. (2010). Child centered play therapy research: the evidence base for effective practice.

  • British Assossiation of Play Therapy (2024). What is Play Therapy? https://www.bapt.info/play-therapy/what-is-play-therapy/

  • Cochran, N., Nordling, W. & Cochran, J. (2010). Child- Centered play therapy: A practical guide to developing therapeutic relationships with children. John Wiley & Sons.

  • Landreth, G. & Sweeny, S. (2011). Foundation of Play Therapy (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

  • Landreth, G. (2012). The art of the relationship. (3rd ed.)

  • Siegal, D. & Payne Bryson, T. (2019). The whole brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind.

  • Stagnitti, K. (2021). Learn to play therapy: Principles, process and practical activities. Learn to Play

  • Van Fleet, R. (2012). A parents handbook of filial therapy: Building strong families with play. Second Edition. Play Therapy Press