The impact of a brief neuro-collaborative play-based intervention on the presentations of developmental trauma and attachment difficulties in adopted children: A service evaluation.

Abstract

Since 2015, over 25,000 looked after children have entered adoptive placements in England. Estimates suggest that 92% of these children entered care due to experiences

Service users’ experiences of a 6-week remotely delivered theraplay-informed group intervention for carers: A qualitative service evaluation.

“…Over the past 2 decades, the value of Theraplay and Theraplay-informed practice has been consistently corroborated, with several studies presenting evidence highlighting the positive effects of Theraplay and Theraplay-informed interventions (Francis et al, 2017;Lindaman & Lender, 2009;Purrington et al, 2022;Siu, 2014;Weir et al, 2013;Wettig et al, 2011). Across these studies, Theraplay has been found to positively impact trauma symptoms and behavioral regulation (Purrington et al, 2022); enhance affect regulation (Lindaman & Lender, 2009); boost selfconfidence, assertiveness, and trust (Wettig et al, 2011); improve behavioral functioning (Francis et al, 2017;Weir et al, 2013); and promote sociality and communication (Francis et al, 2017;Siu, 2014).…”