# Theraplay® – The Practitioner’s Guide

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- Authors: [Vivien Norris](https://www.bookquiver.com/vivien-norris), [Phyllis Booth](https://www.bookquiver.com/phyllis-booth), [Dafna Lender](https://www.bookquiver.com/dafna-lender)
- Publisher: jessica_kingsley_publishers
- ISBN: 978-17-8592-210-7
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2020-01-21
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

The Definitive Guide to Theraplay® for Practitioners, officially endorsed by the Theraplay® Institute Theraplay 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. This 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. Whether you are a Theraplay practitioner, or simply want to find out how this remarkable intervention works, this book is essential reading.