Notes from a Child Psychologist

A worthwhile read for anyone drawn to the power of play therapy and beyond, as revealed through the experience of a remarkably compassionate child psychologist. A worthwhile read for anyone drawn to the power of play therapy and beyond, as revealed through the experience of a remarkably compassionate child psychologist. --Denise Main, executive director, Sunrise Family Resource Center At long last, a book that brings the reader into the play therapy office. With warmth and humor, Dr. Propp shares his deep understanding of children and families through stories of psychotherapy. The reader joins the therapeutic journeys of 10 different youth with all the nuances, twists and turns, from the first meeting to the closing session. As a teacher of graduate students, a supervisor of therapists-in-training, and a practicing child psychologist, I applaud Dr. Propp for writing a book that fills a gap in the available literature. Notes from a Child Psychologist should be read by all therapists who work with or aspire to work with children. At long last, a book that brings the reader into the play therapy office. With warmth and humor, Dr. Propp shares his deep understanding of children and families through stories of psychotherapy. The reader joins the therapeutic journeys of 10 different youth with all their nuances, twists and turns, from the first meeting to the closing session. As a teacher of graduate students, a supervisor of therapists-in-training, and a practicing child psychologist, I applaud Dr. Propp for writing a book that fills a gap in the available literature. Notes from a Child Psychologist should be read by all therapists who work with or aspire to work with children. --Geri Fuhrmann, PsyD, professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, UMass Chan Medical School; adjunct faculty, William James College In Notes from a Child Psychologist, Dr. Propp has opened his heart, and his office door, to the children and families who need him. You'll root for their success and marvel at his mastery of the transformational power of play. This book is an eye-opener for mental health professionals of every stripe. In Notes from a Child Psychologist, Dr. Propp has opened his heart, and his office door, to the children and families who need him. You'll root for their success and marvel at his mastery of the transformational power of play. This book is an eye-opener for mental health professionals of every stripe. --Helene Presskreischer, PsyD