Research since the 1990s has generated a broader understanding of trauma and the brain-mind-body connection, creating a paradigm shift in our thinking about best practice interventions for healing clients. As our understanding of trauma has changed, so too has our understanding of the skills needed to work most effectively with traumatized youth. We now know that trauma-informed work should include a range of expressive and play therapies to address clients’ emotional, cognitive, somatic, and sensory experiences.

This book provides readers with broad exposure to a variety of therapists, including art therapy, puppet storytelling, structured art interventions, and utilizing the natural world to provide healing experiences for children and families.