Big Behaviors in All Containers: 105+ Trauma-Informed Play Therapy Interventions for Working with Dysregulated Children and Their Dysregulated Grown-Ups

ISBN: 1683738799

Author: Goodyear-Brown, Paris

Condition: New

Kids arent the only ones with big behaviors.If youve ever worked hard to help a child regulate in session, only to have that progress unravel at home, youre not alone. Even the best therapy can only go so far when the grown-ups in a childs life are overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in old, reactive patterns. In this follow-up to the best-selling Big Behaviors in Small Containers, renowned play therapist and author Paris Goodyear-Brown once again delivers over 100 play-based, trauma-informed interventions-this time to support dysregulated kids and their grown-ups. Based on the TraumaPlay framework, these interventions allow you to work directly with the caregiver-child dynamic by teaching caregivers to: Reframe big behaviors as forms of communication instead of willful defiance Deepen attachment and trust through playful, nurturing interactions Set clear, compassionate boundaries that dont elicit power struggles Manage their own stress, reactivity, and triggers Use creative storytelling activities to make sense of trauma Co-create a treatment plan that addresses the entire family systemWhether youre working with parents, teachers, school counselors, grandparents, or any other grown-ups who feel exhausted and confused by a childs behavior, this book will support them in becoming the regulated, safe, and steady presence that every child needs.