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Officially endorsed by The Theraplay® Institute, this handbook
builds on the core concepts of Theraplay® and explores innovative
ways to integrate the approach with other therapeutic models for
diverse settings and client groups. The book features chapters on
the neurobiology of Theraplay®, Tele-Theraplay, and men in
Theraplay®, as well as advice for working with traumatized
children, neurodivergent children, intergenerational trauma, and
homelessness. Throughout the handbook, you'll be encouraged to
challenge the limits of your practice and discover new ways to
approach challenges using techniques rooted in extensive
research-based evidence. Contributions from a wide variety of
specialists create a rich tapestry of expertise, providing
practical recommendations for integrating Theraplay® with other
modalities to give clients the best support for their unique needs.
Essential reading for Theraplay® trainees, play therapy
practitioners, and professionals working with children, this guide
explains the practical applications of cutting-edge research and
provides a flexible, effective approach to your practice.
The Definitive Guide to Theraplay (R) for Practitioners, officially
endorsed by the Theraplay (R) Institute Theraplay is an
intervention that focuses on enhancing the connection, trust and
joy between a child and a parent. It involves interactive, playful
activities using simple face-to-face reciprocal interactions, and
involves using all of the senses, including rhythm, movement and
touch. This comprehensive guide outlines the theory, reflection,
and skill development of the practitioner - the true power house of
Theraplay. By maintaining a focus on practice throughout, embedding
theory into practice examples, it brings the spirit of Theraplay to
life. Part 1 covers the key principles of the intervention; Part 2
addresses Theraplay in Practice: how to use the Marschak
Interaction Method (MIM), how to set up a room and choose
activities and considerations for working with different client
groups; Part 3 encourages the reader to engage in their own
development and the stages involved; and Parts 4 and 5 provide a
wealth of useful resources, checklists, handouts, sample sessions
and an up-to-date list of Theraplay activities. Whether you are a
Theraplay practitioner, or simply want to find out how this
remarkable intervention works, this book is essential reading.
Officially supported and endorsed by the Theraplay Institute, this
handbook provides concrete assistance from international experts on
deepening Theraplay knowledge and skills in much-needed and
requested areas of practice. With up-to-date information on
Theraplay theory, applications and implementation, the chapters
cover Theraplay with infants, toddlers, school aged children and
adolescents. Home, school, and out-patient mental health settings
are all covered in detail, as well as dyadic and group forms of
Theraplay. Client issues include interpersonal violence, LGBTQ
families, anxiety, child sexual abuse, transitioning from foster
care to adoption, and deaf and hard of hearing. Additionally,
extensive information is provided about working with caregivers
including discussion of their own attachment history, practice
sessions before including the child, and regular caregiver-only
sessions to process and strengthen Theraplay treatment. This book
is essential for any Theraplay practitioner wanting to ensure their
approach is fully informed and carefully tailored to meet their
client's needs.
Theraplay (R) is an attachment-focused model of parenting that
helps parents to understand and relate to their child. Based on a
sequence of play activities that are rooted in neuroscience,
Theraplay offers a fun and easy way for parents and children to
connect. Theraplay is particularly effective with looked after and
adopted children. By providing an overview of Theraplay and the
psychological principles that it is based on, parents and carers
will gain an understanding of the basic theory of the model along
with practical ideas for applying Theraplay to everyday family
life. Through everyday case studies and easy language, parents will
gain confidence and learn new skills for emotional bonding,
empathy, and acceptance in the relationship with their child.
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