Big Behaviors in Small Containers: 131 Trauma-Informed Play Therapy Interventions for Disorders of Dysregulation

Big Behaviors in Small Containers: Play Therapy for Children with Dysregulation

Does a child in your life struggle with big emotions and challenging behaviors?

Big Behaviors in Small Containers offers a practical and compassionate approach to helping children with dysregulation heal and thrive. This book, by experienced play therapist Paris Goodyear-Brown, provides 131 trauma-informed play therapy interventions that can be used to:

• Help children develop a sense of safety and security
• Expand their window of tolerance for difficult emotions
• Teach them healthy coping mechanisms for anger, anxiety, and other strong emotions
• Enhance their emotional literacy and social skills
• Strengthen their self-esteem and resilience
• Challenge and overcome unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
• Develop a coherent narrative around trauma and other difficult experiences

Based on the TraumaPlay® approach, this book is filled with fun, engaging, and effective play therapy activities that can be used by:

• Therapists
• Counselors
• Teachers
• Parents
• Caregivers
• Anyone who works with children who have experienced trauma or dysregulation

With Big Behaviors in Small Containers, you can learn how to create a safe and supportive space for children to express their emotions, process their experiences, and develop the skills they need to live happy and healthy lives.