"Some of the most rewarding work a therapist can do is help a child recover from a traumatic event. But where to begin? A growing body of play therapy literature offers many specific techniques and a variety of theoretical models; however, many therapists are still searching for…
Introduction : dimensions of treatment for traumatized children -- Trauma definitions and symptoms -- Enhancing a child's sense of safety -- Assessing and augmenting positive coping strategies -- Soothing the physiology -- Helping traumatized children find a state of calm -- Par…
Play therapists often use props to help children work through or resolve difficult traumatic experiences. This book combines a flexible theoretical model with a step-by-step treatment plan for using these evidence-informed interventions in practice with traumatized children.
Play Therapy with Traumatized Children. A Prescriptive Approach. Paris Goodyear-Brown. Introducing a practical model of play therapy for traumatized children. Some of the most rewarding work a therapist can do is help a child recover from a traumatic event. But where to begin? A…