The Traumaplay Path: Child, caregiver, and therapist dyads in play therapy with Paris Goodyear-Brown

SummaryIn 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.TakeawaysTrauma 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Trauma Play Model02:25 The Evolution of Trauma Play05:12 Integrative Play Therapy Approaches08:28 Research and Learning in Trauma Play11:12 Dyadic Assessment Techniques13:59 Parenting Skills and Psychoeducation16:58 The Role of the Therapist20:17 Self-Care Practices for CliniciansResources Mentioned in Episode:Traumaplay Certification ProcessBooks: Parents as Partners in Child TherapyBig Behaviors in Small ContainersPolyvagal Power in the PlayroomParent Child Interaction Training (PCIT)Jessica Stone, PhDGarry Landreth, PhDSue BrattonDee RayCharlie SchaefferContinuing Education: Many episodes offer a free CEU for licensure in Arizona through the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Content is relevant for continuing education across LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, NCCA short mid-roll CTA inviting listeners to take the Stuck Point Quiz at lorainmoorehead.com/quiz, identify their clinical stuck point, and access personalized resources. Includes an optional invitation to join Lorain’s newsletter.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 track of some future learning opportunities, grab your personal curriculum here!If you liked this episode, feel free to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us be a top mental health podcast and resource.  See you next week!