‘Play and Mental Health

Principles and Practice for Teachers

By JOHN EISELE DAVIS
Veteran’s Administration Facility, Perry
Point, Md.; Author of “Principles and
Practice of Recreational Therapy for the

Mentally Ill”

 

i this important book, the author presents the subject of play
as usable material for the organization of effective mental
hygienic practices in school. A psychology of play is developed in
line with the spirit and recent advances of psychiatric practices in
child education. Play ‘i a modifiable experience and offers great
opportunity for project lessons vitally related to the child’s most
effective growth and wholesome development. The growth and
development of wholesome mental expression is best attained through
the integration of mental and bodily processes and this book points

the way towards that goal.
THE CONTENTS

Play and Psychic Adjustment
Play and Adjustment to the Outside World
Play and Behaviour
Happy Socialization
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