THERAPLAY:
Theraplay is a beautiful and creative model that builds attachment through shared joyful experiences. The activities in the theraplay model build attunement and understanding between caregiver and child – replicating early relationship experiences that are proven to lead to secure attachment. The interactions are personal, physical and fun!
Theraplay focuses on four essential qualities found in a healthy caregiver-child relationship:
Structure: The adult, the leader in the relationship, creates organization and
predictability for the child which communicates safety
Nurture: The adult provides caring that can calm and soothe the child in a manner that makes them
feel good physically and emotionally
Engagement: The adult is present in a manner that the child experiences being seen, heard, felt, and accepted
Challenge: The adult supports the child in the acquisition and mastery of new skills, enhancing the child’s sense of competence and confidence
With my support in the session, parents learn to play with their child in a way that establishes felt safety, increases social engagement, expands arousal regulation, and supports the development of positive self-esteem for both the child and the parent.
To learn more about this model, please refer to HERE
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