Nancy H. Cochran, MA, CAS, LMHC, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science at the University of Tennessee where she teaches child-centered play therapy.

William J. Nordling, PhD, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor in the PsyD program at the Institute for the Psychological Sciences (IPS) at Divine Mercy University where he teaches coursework on play and Filial therapy.

Jeff L. Cochran, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science at the University of Tennessee where he teaches, researches, and supervises child-centered play therapy.

Section 1: Background to Understanding the "What and Why" of CCPT 1. Introduction: What CCPT Is, Brief Notes of Who We Are, and How to Use this Book 2. CCPT and Key Concepts from Child Development and Principles of Human Change 3. Research and Literature Supporting CCPT: Effectiveness, Multicultural Applicability, and Neuroscience Connections 4. The Ideal Therapist Qualities: Deep Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Genuineness 5. The Eight Principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy Section 2: The CCPT In-Session Skill Sets 6. Peparing Your Setting for Providing Child-Centered Play Therapy 7. The Two Core Therapist Skills: Tracking and Empathic Responding 8. Creating an Optimum Environment for Therapy Through Structuring and Limit Setting 9. Responding to Questions, Requests for Help, and Commands 10. Role-Play: The Thereapeutic Value of Taking Part in Dramatic or Pretend Play During Child-Centered Play Therapy Sessions Section 3: The CCPT Out-of-Session Skill Sets 11. Recognizing Stages: Understanding the Therapy Process and Evaluating Children's Internal Progress 12. Helping Parents, Teachers, and Principals Support the Child's Work in Play Therapy 13. Goals, Treatment Planning, and Evaluating Progress 14. Filial Therapy: Involving Parents and Caregivers in Child-Centered Play Sessions with Their Children 15. Helping Children Capitalize on Gains 16. Reaching Diverse Clients with the Child-CenteredApproach Section 4: Integrity in Practice 17. Legal and Ethical Issues from a Child-Centered Perspective 18. Your Ongoing Development