Fun Games and Physical Activities to Help Heal Children Who Hurt

Develop children's brains and bonds with this collection of no-tech, physical games, strategies and activities. Ideal for children who have experienced neglect, abuse and trauma, these "real-world" experiences draw on therapeutic, trauma-focused-care play principles and promote positive attachment between child and caregivers.

Explanations for how and why specific play themes and caregiver attitudes can help children's brain development enhance the text. The book also shows how children learn to problem-solve real life situations by playing them out, finding workable solutions to their own problems, and increasing their resiliency. Further benefits include better cause-effect thinking, impulse control, and increased cognitive and emotional functioning by practicing physical movements that exercise specific areas of the brain.

Beth Powell, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, neuro-behavioral educator, college professor, workshop facilitator, and author. She specializes in helping children and families heal brains, bodies, and relationships with themselves and with others due to their experience of acute and chronic trauma and loss. She has almost 30 years of professional experience in counseling and psychotherapy. Beth's office is in Conroe, Texas: see www.infamilyservices.net