Theraplay Innovations and Integration (Paperback)

Rana Hong

ISBN 10: 1787755916 / ISBN 13: 9781787755918

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2023

About this Item

Paperback. 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. Transform your use of Theraplay in combination with other modalities to address your clients' individual needs. From advice for working with special populations to synchronising Theraplay with other therapeutic models, this guide will help you to develop innovative practice informed by the latest research. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Theraplay Innovations and Integration (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787755916
• ISBN 13: 9781787755918
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Rana Hong, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S is a certified Theraplay practitioner, supervisor, and trainer and a formal President of the Board of Directors for The Theraplay Institute in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She has more than 22 years of experience working in the clinical field with advanced certifications as a therapist, consultant, and trainer in Empirically Supported Treatments (EST) such as EMDR, PCIT, and Floortime. Currently, Rana is a Research Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work and the founder of Playful Healing Center, Inc. in Des Plaines, Illinois.

A. Rand Coleman is a certified Theraplay practitioner, supervisor, and trainer, with training in neuropsychology. Currently, he is a psychologist at a Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness, a private group practice that integrates wellness and psychotherapy principles.