A Playful Approach to Restoration Therapy

This accessible guide provides family and play therapists with an innovative method for addressing maladaptive emotional behaviour in vulnerable children, helping them develop a practical understanding of how to diagnose, treat, and help children move from pain to peace.

Auteur

Nancy Frigaard, D.Min., is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, educator and clinical supervisor. She has worked as an adjunct faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary and Arizona Christian University and is currently occupied as Director of Fuller Seminary Arizona, Marriage and Family Therapy Program. She is also a full time assistant professor. Her private practice specializes in working with children, adolescents, parents, families, foster care and adoption issues.

Contenu

1. Helping Kids Find Relief and Healing: An Overview of the Restoration Therapy Model 2. Fight or Flight? Let's Fight! 3. Fight or Flight? Let's Take Flight 4. Identifying Love vs. Trust Violations in Children 5. Helping Children Learn How to Regulate their Emotions: Moving from Pain to Peace 6. Bringing it Together: Practicing Mindfulness and the Four Steps 7. Session Plans and Practical Tips for Therapists