Supporting Young Children to Cope, Build Resilience, and Heal from Trauma through Play 1st Edition

Supporting Young Children to Cope, Build Resilience, and Heal from Trauma through Play (1st Edition) by Julie Nicholson; Julie Kurtz; Lafeshia Edwards; Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks; Samantha Watson-Alvarado; Ma. offers a compassionate, evidence-informed roadmap for professionals and caregivers who work with young children affected by adversity.

Begin with practical clarity: this accessible guide translates trauma-informed theory into everyday practice, showing how play becomes a powerful medium for expression, regulation, and recovery. Rich with clear case examples and developmentally appropriate activities, the book helps readers recognize signs of trauma and respond with warmth, structure, and culturally responsive strategies.

What you’ll gain:
– Concrete play-based interventions to support emotional regulation and attachment
– Guidance for educators, clinicians, and parents on assessment, referral, and classroom adaptation
– Tools to build resilience, foster safety, and strengthen child-caregiver relationships in homes and early years settings

Why it matters: Early intervention shapes lifelong outcomes. This title empowers early childhood teachers, school counselors, social workers, and family caregivers to intervene confidently—reducing behavioral escalation, improving learning readiness, and promoting healing through familiar, joyful practices.

Readable, professional, and highly usable, the book balances research with real-world application—ideal for training, program planning, and day-to-day caregiving. Whether you’re in a nursery, preschool, clinic, or community program, this edition equips you to make a tangible difference in children’s lives.

Ready to transform how you support young children affected by trauma? Add this essential resource to your shelf and start bringing play-centered resilience-building into your practice today.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.