Big Behaviors in Small Containers: 131 Trauma-Informed Play Therapy Interventions for Disorders of Dysregulation

nWhen it comes to working with dysregulated children, sometimes the biggest behaviors come in the smallest containers. n n n nFrom tantrums and defiance to self-injury and withdrawal, even the most skilled professionals find themselves focused on extinguishing the troubling behavior rather than stepping back to ask: What is the underlying emotional need? n n n nIn Big Behaviors in Small Containers, you'll find 131 practical, fun, and ready-to-use play therapy interventions that shift the paradigm around problematic behaviors to allow for therapeutic growth and healing. Based on TraumaPlay(R), a treatment approach that prioritizes attachment, n nco-regulation, and the science of the stress response system, the interventions inside will help kids: n n n n- Develop a sense of safety and security n n- Expand their window of tolerance n n- Cope adaptively with anger, anxiety, and other strong emotions n n- Enhance their emotional literacy n n- Strengthen social skills and self-esteem n n- Challenge and overcome unhelpful thoughts n n- Develop a coherent narrative around trauma and other difficult experiences n n- And more! n n n nWhether you're a therapist, teacher, doctor, caregiver, or trusted grown-up in a child's life, the tools inside will allow you to become the co-regulating, nurturing, and consistent presence that your small container needs to remain grounded in the face of stress, big feelings, and difficult situations. n