Charles E. Schaefer

The only comprehensive guide to a child's psychological development from birth to age 10, Ages and Stages is the first and only book to cover the five major areas of a child's psychological development—emotional, cognitive, friendship/relationships, personal growth, and morality. Other books on the market only cover one or two areas. Written in an engaging and down-to-earth style, Ages and...

A practical look at how play therapy can promote mental health wellness in children and adolescents Revised and expanded, The Therapeutic Powers of Play, Second Edition explores the powerful effects that play therapy has on different areas within a child or adolescent's life: communication, emotion regulation, relationship enhancement, and personal strengths. Editors Charles Schaefer and Athena Drewes—renowned experts in the...

A complete, comprehensive play therapy resource for mental health professionals Handbook of Play Therapy is the one-stop resource for play therapists with coverage of all major aspects written by experts in the field. This edition consolidates the coverage of both previous volumes into one book, updated to reflect the newest findings and practices in the field. Useful for new and...