Theraplay Innovations in Attachment-Enhancing Play Therapy

by Munns, Evangeline

• ISBN13: 9780765702272
• ISBN10: 0765702274
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Jason Aronson, Inc.

Summary

Theraplay is a form of structured play therapy designed to strengthen the attachment between parents and their child. Dr. Evangeline Munns, a Theraplay therapist and trainer, introduces this treatment method in its traditional format of individual child and parent sessions. Its simple, action-oriented, and visual activities are presented in an atmosphere of playfulness and fun, designed to easily engage both parent and child. The adaptability of this approach has led to its innovative application in working with various populations (failure to-thrive infants, sexually abused children), within various formats (siblings, families, multi-families, groups), and in various settings (private practice, mental health centers, schools). Emphasizing enhanced self-esteem, trust, and confidence, Theraplay techniques are clearly and creatively presented with rich clinical detail in this volume.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xiii
Contributors	xv
PART I: Introduction and Background
Introduction	1	(2)
Theraplay: The Early Years	3	(6)
David L. Myrow
Traditional Family and Group Theraplay	9	(18)
Evangeline Munns
The Marschak Interaction Method	27	(28)
Lisbeth DiPasquale
PART II: Innovations in Family Theraplay
A. Working with One Family
Applications for the Attachment-Fostering Aspects of Theraplay	55	(24)
David L. Myrow
Theraplay and Parent Counseling	79	(16)
Anita Mahy
Janet MacQuarrie
Bringing the Sibling into Theraplay: A Family Systems View	95	(8)
Doug Loweth
Treating Family Violence through Theraplay	103	(14)
Sherri Blanchard
John Breuer
Theraplay with Failure-to-Thrive Infants and Mothers	117	(22)
Connie Bernt
Treatment of a Sexually Abused Child in the Context of Sibling Theraplay	139	(12)
Susan Wood
B. Working with Multifamilies
Dual Family Theraplay with Withdrawn Children in a Cross-Cultural Context	151	(44)
Glen Manery
Multiple Family Theraplay	195	(16)
Jamie Sherman
Multifamily Theraplay Groups with Homeless Mothers and Children	211	(24)
Phyllis B. Rubin
Theraplay Innovations with Adoptive Families	235	(22)
Norma Finnell
Adults and Children Together (ACT): A Prevention Model	257	(22)
Janet Zanetti
Charles O. Matthews
Richard P. Hollingsworth
PART III: Group Theraplay
Theraplay with Physically Handicapped and Developmentally Delayed Children	279	(22)
Deborah Azoulay
Group Theraplay for Children with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder	301	(20)
Susan Bundy-Myrow
Teacher-Led Theraplay in Early Childhood Classrooms	321	(18)
Doris M. Martin
Using Theraplay in Primary Health Care Centers: A Model for Pediatric Care	339	(24)
Mary R. Talen
Appendix: Theraplay Activities	363	(18)
Index	381