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PRE-ORDER NOW - Published: 22/01/2026
Taking an occupational therapy perspective, this book provides a resource forpractitioners from many disciplines working with children who have experiencedcomplex trauma. Readers are reminded of the damage which has happened tothese children and the challenges faced by professionals when communicatingwith them. Play is one way in, and the overriding message is that children's playneeds to be taken very seriously both for healthy development and as a therapeuticmedium to support children's wellbeing. Written in accessible language and supported throughout by examples of children'splay and artwork, chapters provide a bedrock of well-explained theory withlinks to practice. Topics explored include: Recognising and understanding complex trauma Using play as a means of communication Child-led assessment and play based occupational therapy Exploration about what happens in the therapy room Occupational therapists as part of the multidisciplinary team The necessary support structures for therapists. An essential text for any therapist working in the field of children's mental health,this book provides readers with an effective approach in their clinical work withchildren and their families, bringing together an understanding of trauma, psychodynamictheory and play.Binding: Hardback