Play Therapy and Beyond: An Interview with Garry Landreth

Abstract

Garry Landreth is nationally and internationally known for his significant contributions to the development of play therapy. His extensive work in group counseling, play therapy, and filial therapy have resulted in more than 150 publications and videos. Landreth is also a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Play Therapy, and founder and former Director of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas, the largest play therapy training program in the world. In this interview, Landreth outlines his personal and professional journey.

Keywords:

• play therapy
• filial therapy
• group counseling
• counselor education