The Missing Piece: How to Include Parents in Play Therapy for Children with Trauma

Send us Fan MailUsing play therapy with traumatized children and teens is complex, and many play therapists find themselves asking: "Where do the parents fit in?"“What do I do if my client is in foster care?  How do I include parents?”Too often, parents or caregivers are left out of the process or integrated without a clear plan. This can lead to missed healing opportunities or accidentally triggering trauma.In this free weekly podcast, we’re diving deep into the critical role of parents (caregivers) in the trauma healing process. I’ll walk you through a fictitious case study (Carla) to show you exactly how to move from case conceptualization to successful treatment planning, including parent integration.🎯 In this week’s episode, we discuss:The Conceptualization Process: How to identify the "what" and "how" of parent inclusion.Neuroscience & Attachment: Understanding the parent's role through a biological and relational lens.Practical Strategies: Key things to consider when bringing parents into the playroom.Stop feeling overwhelmed and start building a clear plan for your clients' success. Join my free Facebook Community Play and Expressive Arts Therapy Playground.Check out my free resources for mental health professionals working with children, adolescents, and families who want to integrate play therapy and expressive arts into their clinical work. I work with individuals and agencies to develop successful strategies and meet the treatment needs of your child and adolescent clients and their families using play therapy & expressive arts.Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute video call if you're ready to level up your skills