Since the second edition was published in 1999, there have been major developments and changes in Theraplay's theory and practice. This book provides a much-needed update and revision of a classic resource for treating emotionally disturbed children with structured play therapy. The book includes new research on attachment, childhood trauma, autism, among others, and explains how new advancements in general neuroscience have changed the way Theraplay conducts its trainings. The book also contains new techniques for dealing with dysfunctional families, family disruptions, older adopted children, parental cooperation, and parental mental health.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition. The Authors. Introduction. Part One: An Overview of the Theraplay Method. 1 Learning the Basics of the Theraplay Method. 2 Understanding the Theory and Research That Inform the Core Concepts of Theraplay (Phyllis B. Booth and Sandra Lindaman). 3 Research Findings That Support the Effectiveness of Theraplay (Rand Coleman). Part Two: Strategies for Theraplay Treatment. 4 Structuring Theraplay Treatment. 5 Working with the Child. 6 Working with Parents. Part Three: Specific Applications of Theraplay. 7 Theraplay for Children with Regulation Disorders (Annie Kiermaier). 8 Theraplay for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Sandra Lindaman and Phyllis B. Booth). 9 Theraplay for Children with Histories of Complex Trauma (Phyllis B. Rubin, Dafna Lender and Jessica Mroz Miller). 10 Theraplay for Children Who Are Adopted or in Foster Care (Jessica Mroz Miller, Dafna Lender, Phyllis B. Rubin, Sandra Lindaman). 11 Theraplay for Adolescents (William S. Fuller). 12 Group Theraplay (Phyllis B. Rubin). Appendix A. Marschak Interaction Method: Recommended Basic Lists of Tasks. Appendix B. Theraplay Activities by Dimension. References. Publications About Theraplay and the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM). Index.