Play Therapy with Traumatized Children

by 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 growing body of play therapy literature offers many specific techniques and a variety of theoretical models; however, many therapists are still searching for a comprehensive model of treatment that incorporates solid theoretical constructs with effective play therapy interventions. Clinicians have long recognized that trauma therapy is not just a matter of techniques but a journey with a beginning, middle, and end. In a pioneering contribution to the field, Play Therapy with Traumatized A Prescriptive Approach , the author codifies the process in her model, Flexibly Sequential Play Therapy (FSPT). Integrating non-directive and directive approaches, this components-based model allows for the uniqueness of each child to be valued while providing a safe, systematic journey towards trauma resolution. The FSPT model demystifies play-based trauma treatment by outlining the scope and sequence of posttraumatic play therapy and providing detailed guidance for clinicians at each step of the process. Dramatically demonstrating the process of healing in case histories drawn from fifteen years of clinical practice with traumatized children, Play Therapy with Traumatized Children

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Childrens, Social Work

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Analie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a powerful text. I loved the pages and pages of fun, creative ideas from Paris Goodyear-Brown brought from her wealth of clinical experience with traumatized children. Kids need play to be able to process their experiences. Goodyear-Brown does an excellent job of explaining how children think and how to help them heal and thrive again.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, a must read for counselors working with kids, and even adults who have been through any kind of trauma.

[Charrise Newkirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was assigned reading for my Advanced Child and Family Therapy class in my masters program. This book was so good and so useful. I will be getting certified as a play therapist, as soon as possible, and Goodyear-Brown played a huge part in that. Even reading the introduction and the first chapter, I knew that play therapy is what I want to do as a therapist.

Her examples are amazing, and what she shared spoke to my soul. I’m so looking forward to pursuing play therapy certification alongside my licensure.