“Play Therapy With Kids & Canines: Benefits for Children’s Developmental and Psychosocial Health is a fantastic look at the effect that dogs can have in children’s therapy. Risë VanFleet provides constant examples on the way that dogs are integrated specifically into play therapy. Dr. VanFleet goes through the entire process of obtaining a dog for therapeutic uses, and all the ways in which that dog can be beneficial to the child. Her section on canine cotherapists in nondirective and directive play therapy is especially helpful for other play therapists seeking to incorporate dogs in their sessions. The numerous case studies and quotations throughout the book lend an exciting aspect that makes the book interesting to read and constantly makes you want to go further to read the next excerpt. This book is a necessity for play therapists.”
-Heidi G. Kaduson, PhD, RPT-S, Director, The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.