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 of the field. The handbook of play therapy is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play therapy it provides a practical guide to the basic skills necessary to begin tapping the healing. The handbook of play therapy is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play therapy it provides a practical guide to the basic skills necessary to begin tapping the healing potential of play and gives many examples of good practice. As a result there is renewed interest in the therapeutic use of play to help prevent or repair emotional damage in both children and their familiesthe handbook of play therapy is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of play therapy it provides a practical guide to the basic skills necessary to begin tapping the healing potential of play and gives many examples of good practice