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Thera-Build (R) with LEGO (R)

A Playful Therapeutic Approach for Promoting Emotional Well-Being in Children
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'Thera-Build' is a LEGO®-based therapeutic approach for improving children's emotional wellbeing. Participation in Thera-Build groups can help to boost self-esteem, address common issues such as anxiety and anger, support social development and build positive attachments.
 
This inspiring and user-friendly guide explores the power of play, introduces the basics of brain plasticity and attachment theory, and shows exactly how to set up and run an effective Thera-Build group. A wide range of imaginative games and activities is included.
 
Market: Teachers, child psychologists, counsellors, child and family therapists, social workers, and other professionals who use play in work with children.
1. Thera-Build: Introduction and Fundamentals. 2. Why LEGO-«? 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-« 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-« Activities. Final Thoughts. Final Checklist. Appendix. Biography/References.
'This book is accessible, creative, fun, imaginative, informative, sensitive, and so much more! It takes an item that so many children love and find familiar and non-threatening; and provides the reader with a whole range of fantastic and therapeutic ways of using lego and expanding on lego play. It combines using lego in a playful way, but also in a way that supports children to express themselves, to regulate, to trust, and to develop key life and relational skills. A wonderful contribution to the direct-working world.'
- Dr Karen Treisman, Clinical Psychologist, trainer, and author of 'A Therapeutic Treasure Box for Working with Developmental Trauma', 'Working with Relational and Developmental Trauma', and 'A Treasure Deck of Sentence-Completion and Feelings Cards'.
 
'An easy to read, practical book, presenting everything needed to facilitate a valuable therapeutic resource for vulnerable children. A great guide to use for interventions in the primary school.'
- Dawn James, Inclusion Lead and SENCo.
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