PARIS GOODYEAR-BROWN is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in the treatment of traumatized children and their families. She has an international reputation as an innovative and inspiring speaker and has authored a number of books, chapters, and articles contributing original play therapy interventions to the field. In addition to her clinical practice and research pursuits, she provides play therapy supervision and consultation to a variety of agencies, serves as adjunct faculty for Vanderbilt University and Trevecca Nazarene University, and guest lectures for other academic programs around the country.

• Foreword. Preface.Acknowledgments.Chapter 1 Introduction: Dimensions of Treatment for Traumatized Children.Chapter 2 Trauma Definitions and Symptoms.Chapter 3 Enhancing a Child's Sense of Safety.Chapter 4 Assessing and Augmenting Positive Coping Strategies.Chapter 5 Soothing the Physiology.Chapter 6 Parents as Partners.Chapter 7 Emotional Literacy.Chapter 8 The Continuum of Disclosure.Chapter 9 Experiential Mastery Play: A Form of Graduate Exposure.Chapter 10 Trauma Narrative Work.Chapter 11 Addressing the Child's Thought Life.Chapter 12 Making Positive Meaning in the Post-Trauma Self.References.Index.

"Introduces a practical model of play therapy for traumatized children. There is an abundance of information and interventions. Additionally there are strategies for parents/caregivers to effectively serve as partners in the treatment process. This book will be an invaluable resource for any clinician seeking to enhance their work in play and trauma" (Play Therapy, December 2009)

PARIS GOODYEAR-BROWN is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in the treatment of traumatized children and their families. She has an international reputation as an innovative and inspiring speaker and has authored a number of books, chapters, and articles contributing original play therapy interventions to the field. In addition to her clinical practice and research pursuits, she provides play therapy supervision and consultation to a variety of agencies, serves as adjunct faculty for Vanderbilt University and Trevecca Nazarene University, and guest lectures for other academic programs around the country.

• Foreword. Preface.Acknowledgments.Chapter 1 Introduction: Dimensions of Treatment for Traumatized Children.Chapter 2 Trauma Definitions and Symptoms.Chapter 3 Enhancing a Child's Sense of Safety.Chapter 4 Assessing and Augmenting Positive Coping Strategies.Chapter 5 Soothing the Physiology.Chapter 6 Parents as Partners.Chapter 7 Emotional Literacy.Chapter 8 The Continuum of Disclosure.Chapter 9 Experiential Mastery Play: A Form of Graduate Exposure.Chapter 10 Trauma Narrative Work.Chapter 11 Addressing the Child's Thought Life.Chapter 12 Making Positive Meaning in the Post-Trauma Self.References.Index.

"Introduces a practical model of play therapy for traumatized children. There is an abundance of information and interventions. Additionally there are strategies for parents/caregivers to effectively serve as partners in the treatment process. This book will be an invaluable resource for any clinician seeking to enhance their work in play and trauma" (Play Therapy, December 2009)

PARIS GOODYEAR-BROWN is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in the treatment of traumatized children and their families. She has an international reputation as an innovative and inspiring speaker and has authored a number of books, chapters, and articles contributing original play therapy interventions to the field. In addition to her clinical practice and research pursuits, she provides play therapy supervision and consultation to a variety of agencies, serves as adjunct faculty for Vanderbilt University and Trevecca Nazarene University, and guest lectures for other academic programs around the country.

• Foreword. Preface.Acknowledgments.Chapter 1 Introduction: Dimensions of Treatment for Traumatized Children.Chapter 2 Trauma Definitions and Symptoms.Chapter 3 Enhancing a Child's Sense of Safety.Chapter 4 Assessing and Augmenting Positive Coping Strategies.Chapter 5 Soothing the Physiology.Chapter 6 Parents as Partners.Chapter 7 Emotional Literacy.Chapter 8 The Continuum of Disclosure.Chapter 9 Experiential Mastery Play: A Form of Graduate Exposure.Chapter 10 Trauma Narrative Work.Chapter 11 Addressing the Child's Thought Life.Chapter 12 Making Positive Meaning in the Post-Trauma Self.References.Index.

"Introduces a practical model of play therapy for traumatized children. There is an abundance of information and interventions. Additionally there are strategies for parents/caregivers to effectively serve as partners in the treatment process. This book will be an invaluable resource for any clinician seeking to enhance their work in play and trauma" (Play Therapy, December 2009)