Thera-build with LEGO : a playful therapeutic approach for promoting emotional wellbeing in children / Alyson Thomsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomsen, Alyson, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child psychology.

LEGO toys.

Play therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 pages)

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley Publisher, 2018.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

This practical guide shows how to successfully run 'Thera-Build', a LEGO (R)-based therapeutic tool for improving children's emotional wellbeing. Including a range of example activities and a friendly introduction to why play helps young brains, it is a must-have resource for anyone who works therapeutically with children.

Contents:

1. Thera-Build: Introduction and Fundamentals. 2. Why LEGO (R)? and The Importance of Play. 3. The Brain Science Behind Thera-Build. 4. Thera-Build, Early Childhood Trauma, and Attachment. 5. Creating a Secure Alliance with Thera-Build. 6. Using LEGO (R) to Self-Regulate and Self-Soothe. 7. Meeting Developmental Needs and Listening Skills. 8. The Practicalities of Resourcing, Hygiene and Organisation. 9. Thera-Build and Simple CBT. 10. LEGO (R) Activities. Final Thoughts. Final Checklist. Appendix. Biography/References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781805014744

1805014749

OCLC:

1037820681