About the Author: KEVIN J. O'CONNOR, PHD, is Professor and Director of the Clinical PsyD and PhD Programs at California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Fresno, California. Dr. O'Connor maintains a private practice treating children and their families and has authored numerous play therapy books including the Handbook of Play Therapy and The Play Therapy Primer, Second Edition, both published by Wiley. LISA D. BRAVERMAN, PHD, is a pediatric psychologist who specializes in the areas of oncology, child abuse, and trauma. She also treats children, adolescents, and their families on an outpatient basis.