Bibliography of Play Therapy and Related Publications

 2023

Foster, R. (2023). Humanistic sandtray therapy: Theoretical underpinnings and practical applications. World Journal for Sand Therapy Practice®, 1(7). https://doi.org/10.58997/wjstp.v1i7.38

Fried, K. (2023). How the Oaklander model sparked a global community of therapists in a pandemic, and enriched training and treatment. Psychotherapie in Zeiten Der Digitalisierung, Hg. von Lea-Sophie Richter Und Mara Foppoli, 13(1), 59–69. https://doi.org/10.30820/1664-9583-2023-1-59

2021

Shonnareta, T. (2021). The effect of gestalt play therapy with drawing media on creativity in high school students. Psikoeduko: Jurnal Psikologi Edukasi dan Konseling, 1(1), 26–34. https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/Psikoeduko/article/download/32829/14152

Stripling, T. (2021). Gestalt interventions benefitting children and adolescents: A literature review. Gestalt Review, 25(2), 197–220. https://doi.org/10.5325/gestaltreview.25.2.0197

Bolton, C. A., Frick, M. H., Spring, J. A., & Thompson, H. (2021). Innovative Play-Based Strategies for Teletherapy. Taylor & Francis Online. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2021.2011814

2020

Fried, K. and McKenna, C. (2020). Healing Through Play Using the Oaklander Model: A Guidebook for Therapists and Counselors Working with Children, Adolescents and Families

2019

Havenga, Y. (2019). Therapeutic play as a qualitative data generation method: A critical reflection. Health SA Gesondheid, 24. https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v24i0.1136

Khodabakhshi-Koolaee, A., Akhalaghi-Yazdi, R., & Hojati Sayah, M. (2019). Investigating gestalt-based play therapy on anxiety and loneliness in female labour children with sexual abuse: A single case research design (SCRD). Journal of Client-Centered Nursing Care, 147–156. https://doi.org/10.32598/jccnc.5.3.147

Mortola, P. (2019). Play becomes real for adults: Measuring effectiveness of expressive arts media for therapists in training using the Oaklander approach. Gestalt Review, 23(1), 67–83. https://doi.org/10.5325/gestaltreview.23.1.0067

Carroll, F., & Orozco, V. (2019). Gestalt play therapy. Play Therapy, 14(3), 36–38. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.a4pt.org/resource/resmgr/publications/pt_theories/Gestalt_Sept2019_FINAL.pdf

2009

Carroll, F., M.ED, MA. (2009). EVERY CHILD’S LIFE IS WORTH A STORY: A TOOL FOR INTEGRATION. VSOF.org. Retrieved August 22, 2023, from https://vsof.org/online-gestalt-play-therapy/

2007

Stevens, C. (2007). Special focus on working with children and young people. THE BRITISH GESTALT JOURNAL, 16. https://doi.org/https://www.britishgestaltjournal.com/shop/volume-16-2-2007

2006

Mortola, P. (2006). Learning From Experience: The Oaklander Approach to Teaching Child Psychotherapists. Gestalt Review. https://doi.org/https://vsof.org/learning-from-experience/

Mortola, P. (2006). Windowframes: Learning the Art of Gestalt Play Therapy the Oaklander Way. Santa Cruz, CA: Gestalt Press.

Oaklander, V. (2006). Hidden Treasure: A Map to the Child’s Inner Self. London: Karmac Books.

2001

Oaklander, V. (2001). GESTALT PLAY THERAPY. International Journal of Play Therapy, 10(2), 45–55. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0089479

Mortola, P., PH.D. (2001). Sharing Disequilibrium. Gestalt Review, 5(1). https://doi.org/https://vsof.org/learning-from-experience/

1999

Mortola, P., PH.D. (1999). Narrative Formation and Gestalt Closure: Helping Clients make Sense of "Disequilibrium" Through Stories int he Therapeutic Setting. Gestalt Review, 3(4). https://doi.org/https://vsof.org/narrative-formation/

Feder, B., & Ronall, R. (1999). A Living Legacy of Fritz and Laura Perls: Contemporary Case Studies. https://doi.org/https://vsof.org/contemporary-case-studies/

1992

Darou, W. G. (1992). An Intervention with an Adolescent Incest Victim/Abuser. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 26(3). Retrieved from https://cjc-rcc.ucalgary.ca/article/view/58899

1978

Oaklander, V. (1978). Windows to our Children: A Gestalt Therapy Approach to Children and Adolescents. Highland, NY: The Gestalt Journal Press.

1973

Perls, F. The Gestalt Approach & Eye Witness to Therapy. (1973). Ben Lemond, California: Science and Behavior Books.

Miscellaneous

Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (n.d.). THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS – PART ONE. Iahip.org. Retrieved August 22, 2023, from https://iahip.org/page-1076113

Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation (n.d.). Online Gestalt Play Therapy. VSOF.org. Retrieved August 22, 2023, from https://vsof.org/online-gestalt-play-therapy/

Hammer, F., Buck, J., and Jolles, I. (1964-1968). The House-Tree-Person (H-T-P): Projective Technique. Los Angeles, CA: Western Psychological Services.

Polster, E. and Polster, M. Gestalt Therapy Integrated: Contours of Theory and Practice.