Theraplay

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. Client issues include interpersonal violence, LGBTQ families, anxiety, child sexual abuse, transitioning from foster care to adoption, and deaf and hard of hearing. Home, school, and out-patient mental health settings are all covered in detail, as well as dyadic and group forms of Theraplay.

Additionally, extensive information is provided about working with caregivers including discussion of their own attachment history, practice sessions before including the child, and regular