Play Therapy with Traumatized Children

Paris Goodyear-Brown

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English

John Wiley & Sons Inc
23 September 2009

Child & developmental psychology; Clinical psychology

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 Children: 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 addresses:

Creating a safe place for trauma processing

Augmenting the child’s adaptive coping strategies and soothing his or her physiology Correcting the child’s cognitive distortions Ensuring that caregivers are facilitative partners in treatment

Inviting gradual exposure to trauma content through play

Creating developmentally sensitive trauma narratives

Using termination to make positive meaning of the post-trauma self

By: Paris Goodyear-Brown
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780470395240
ISBN 10: 0470395249
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 23 September 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1 Introduction: Dimensions of Treatment for Traumatized Children. Chapter 2 Trauma Definitions and Symptoms. Chapter 3 Enhancing a Child's Sense of Safety. Chapter 4 Assessing and Augmenting Positive Coping Strategies. Chapter 5 Soothing the Physiology. Chapter 6 Parents as Partners. Chapter 7 Emotional Literacy. Chapter 8 The Continuum of Disclosure. Chapter 9 Experiential Mastery Play: A Form of Graduate Exposure. Chapter 10 Trauma Narrative Work. Chapter 11 Addressing the Child's Thought Life. Chapter 12 Making Positive Meaning in the Post-Trauma Self. References. Index.

PARIS GOODYEAR-BROWN is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in the treatment of traumatized children and their families. She has an international reputation as an innovative and inspiring speaker and has authored a number of books, chapters, and articles contributing original play therapy interventions to the field. In addition to her clinical practice and research pursuits, she provides play therapy supervision and consultation to a variety of agencies, serves as adjunct faculty for Vanderbilt University and Trevecca Nazarene University, and guest lectures for other academic programs around the country.

Reviews for Play Therapy with Traumatized Children

Introduces a practical model of play therapy for traumatized children. There is an abundance of information and interventions. Additionally there are strategies for parents/caregivers to effectively serve as partners in the treatment process. This book will be an invaluable resource for any clinician seeking to enhance their work in play and trauma ( Play Therapy , December 2009)