Theraplay is a specialized form of play therapy that focuses on cultivating a joyful, attuned, and influential relationship between parent and child. It uses the foundational building blocks of attachment, including touch, movement, and voice, in order to deepen a child's most important relationships.
I completed the Level One Theraplay & Marshack Interaction Method (MIM) 4-day, hands-on training in 2014 and the 3-day Level Two training in 2016. Over a period of 6 years, I submitted videotaped recordings of my sessions for review and feedback from a skilled supervisor with over 20 years of experience. My midterm and final video were graded using a blind scoring process; my midterm was evaluated by the model’s originator, the legendary Phyllis Booth.
