THERAPLAY

The Theraplay Institute is dedicated to building strong families and emotionally healthy children and adults through Theraplay training, treatment, advocacy, and research... At The Theraplay Institute, we understand that committing to therapy for your child is a major decision, often made when the family is in crisis or has "tried everything else." One of the major advantages of Theraplay is that the change can happen very quickly once the treatment begins... Theraplay is a dyadic child and family therapy that has been recognized by the Association of Play Therapy as one of seven seminal psychotherapies for children. Developed over 50 years ago, and practiced around the world, Theraplay was developed for any professional working to support healthy child/caregiver attachment. Strong attachment between the child and the important adults in their life has long been believed to be the basis of lifelong good mental health as well as the mainstay of resilience in the face of adversity...

Also known as: The Theraplay Institute

Primary location: Chicago United States