{"product_id":"theraplay-r-the-practitioners-guide","title":"Theraplay(r) - The Practitioner's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Theraplay(R) for Practitioners, officially endorsed by the Theraplay(R) Institute\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTheraplay is an intervention that focuses on enhancing the connection, trust and joy between a child and a parent. It involves interactive, playful activities using simple face-to-face reciprocal interactions, and involves using all of the senses, including rhythm, movement and touch. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis comprehensive guide outlines the theory, reflection, and skill development of the practitioner - the true power house of Theraplay. By maintaining a focus on practice throughout, embedding theory into practice examples, it brings the spirit of Theraplay to life. Part 1 covers the key principles of the intervention; Part 2 addresses Theraplay in Practice: how to use the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM), how to set up a room and choose activities and considerations for working with different client groups; Part 3 encourages the reader to engage in their own development and the stages involved; and Parts 4 and 5 provide a wealth of useful resources, checklists, handouts, sample sessions and an up-to-date list of Theraplay activities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a Theraplay practitioner, or simply want to find out how this remarkable intervention works, this book is essential reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Vivien Norris \u003c\/b\u003eis the Director of The Family Place, Hay-on-Wye, UK. She is a consultant clinical psychologist and music therapist and certified as a trainer and supervisor in both Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dafna Lender, LCSW, \u003c\/b\u003eis the Director of International Programming for The Theraplay(R) Institute in Evanston, IL. Dafna is a licensed clinical social worker and certified as a trainer and supervisor in both Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525147136274,"sku":"9781785922107","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5a948b48-889a-4cae-bb2a-3f3fc78a9d6d.jpg?v=1731204180","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/theraplay-r-the-practitioners-guide","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}