ABSTRACT
As societies continue to experience the process of globalization, play therapists have an ethical responsibility to attend to the diverse needs of clients. In addition, the bearing of oppressive factors on the socioemotional wellbeing and physical development of children makes it essential for play therapists to practice from a social justice framework. This chapter provides readers with a review of the constructs of oppression, social justice, and advocacy and their implications on the work play therapists do. In addition, the authors discuss how play therapists can integrate cultural humility and, though a case study, the authors exemplify the integration of advocacy within a client’s conceptualization and treatment plan.
