Creative Arts and Play Therapy for Attachment Problems

This book vividly shows how creative arts and play therapy can help children recover from experiences of disrupted or insecure attachment. Leading practitioners explore the impact of early relationship difficulties on children's emotions and behavior.

"This book vividly shows how creative arts and play therapy can help children recover from experiences of disrupted or insecure attachment. Leading practitioners explore the impact of early relationship difficulties on children''s emotions and behavior. Rich case material brings to life a range of therapeutic approaches that utilize art, music, movement, drama, creative writing, and play. The volume covers ways to address attachment issues with individuals of different ages, as well as their caregivers. Chapters clearly explain the various techniques and present applications for specific populations, including complex trauma survivors. Subject Areas/Keywords: art therapy, attachment disorders, attachment problems, bonding, child abuse, children, creative arts therapies, creative therapies, dance, disorganized, disrupted, drama, expressive therapies, families, family, infants, insecure, interventions, movement, music, parents, play therapy, psychological trauma, psychotherapy, relationships, trauma Audience: Clinical psychologists; art, play, and other creative arts therapists; child psychiatrists; social workers; and counselors"--