Main description:

* Includes practical insights and specific tools to orchestrate a successful therapeutic play environment. * Offers an innovative approach that is both directive and experiential in nature, allowing paediatric clients to work within a framework of choices that make sound clinical sense. * The therapist can observe therapeutic goals being met in measurable ways while learning to work within a structure that leaves much room for creative play. * Introduces four main 'coping characters': Brutus the Blaming Badger, Shilo the Shameful Sheep, Contessa the Controlling Cow and Eddie the Escape Goat. * Arms the therapist with ways to equip and empower children who are some of the most vulnerable and powerless among us.

Contents:

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