Includes bibliographical references.

Games to elicit communication and fantasy expression -- Using traditional games in child therapy -- Game play for children in crisis -- Therapeutic games for children with ADHD -- Teaching social skills through games.

This book explores the advantages of using games in clinical- and school-based therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents. It shows how playing games can promote socialization, encourage the development of identity and self-esteem, and help individuals master anxiety while setting the stage for deeper therapeutic interventions.