Theory

    Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy

    UK's largest and most experienced dedicated play and creative arts therapies training organization.

    American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

    Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment programs for childhood disorders including depression, anxieties and fears, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), disruptive and noncompliant behaviors, social skills training, eating disorders, and enuresis.

    ART for The Heart
    Discussion of art therapy.

    Arts in Therapy Network
    Online community for Creative Arts Therapists(CAT)and those who are interested in the Healing Art.

    Association for Play Therapy

    Developmentally appropriate play therapy theories and techniques to better communicate with and help children.

    Child Trauma Institute

    Training, consultation, information, and resources for those who work with trauma-exposed children, adolescents, and adults.

    Filial Therapy

    Explanation including rationale, process, toys and materials.

    Filial Play Therapy
    Introduction to Filial Therapy in question and answer format.

    Institute for Play
    Information on the relationship between play and education, work, violence prevention, creativity, success, health (mental, physical, emotional, individual, and community).

    Play Therapy Australia
    Explanation of play therapy.

    Parent Child Interaction Therapy

    Positive parent-child relationships and interactions while teaching parents effective child management skills.

    Sand Tray Therapy and the Healing Process

    Online article including case studies using the sand tray in Trauma and Grief Counseling.

    Sandplay Therapists of America
    A resource for child and adult psychotherapists using play therapy, sandplay, art and sandtray therapy.

    Sandtray Therapy Institute

    In depth discussion of sandtray therapy purpose, timing and phases.

    Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

    What it is and where’s the evidence, PDF format.

    Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association

    Training information utilizing solution focued therapay with children.

    Theraplay

    In depth explanation of Theraplay including the basic assumptions and protocol.

    Transpersonal Sandplay Therapy Center
    Dr. Margaret Lowenfeld's Sandplay Therapy, the Lowenfeld Mosaic Test, Kaleidoblocks and Poleidoblocks, and other Play Therapy techniques used as a therapeutic tool with children and families.

    Trauma Awareness & Treatment Center

    Discussion of best practices in regards to children who are under the age of five and have experienced traumatic events.

    Using Music in Therapy
    This site is your source for information on how to help children and adolescents use popular music, something they already listen to and enjoy, as a way to express their feelings.


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