Episode Details

Summary
In this conversation, I have the pleasure of talking with Paris Goodyear Brown about the development and principles of her model Traumaplay, an integrative approach to play therapy that addresses the needs of families and children who have experienced trauma. The discussion covers the evolution of Traumaplay, the importance of attachment relationships, and the integration of various therapeutic models. Paris emphasizes the significance of assessment techniques, how she has integrated these principles at Nurture House, and the role of parents in the therapeutic process, and the necessity of self-care for therapists working with trauma.

Takeaways
Trauma play is an integrative approach to therapy.
Children communicate through play, which is their primary language.
Delight is crucial for healthy child development.
Assessment in trauma play serves as an intervention.
Parents need support and skill-building in their roles.
Understanding a child's grief is essential for effective therapy.
Therapists must embody nurturing roles for parents.
Wish fulfillment in play can help children process trauma.
Self-care practices are vital for therapists' well-being.
Therapeutic relationships are built on trust and understanding.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Trauma Play Model
02:25 The Evolution of Trauma Play
05:12 Integrative Play Therapy Approaches
08:28 Research and Learning in Trauma Play
11:12 Dyadic Assessment Techniques
13:59 Parenting Skills and Psychoeducation
16:58 The Role of the Therapist
20:17 Self-Care Practices for Clinicians

Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Traumaplay Certification Process

Books: 

Parents as Partners in Child Therapy

Big Behaviors in Small Containers

Polyvagal Power in the Playroom
Parent Child Interaction Training (PCIT)

Jessica Stone, PhD

Garry Landreth, PhD

The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast is a biweekly conversation with Lorain Moorehead, LCSW a therapist in private practice.  With guests ranging from expert psychologists, therapists, researchers and authors, each episode offers a deep dive and keeps listeners from intern to advanced supervisor  in mind while dropping gems and aha moments for everyone who loves to learn! If you love learning and want to keep