Play Therapy for Attachment Disorders

In recent years, numerous advancements have been made in the treatment of children with attachment disorders. The limitations of the DSM-IV TR in the diagnosis of attachment disorders are well known in the research and treatment community. This course will cover research-based signs and symptoms of attachment disorders in order to facilitate the participants' ability to conceptualize their cases. The close link between PTSD and disrupted attachment will be addressed. Uses of play therapy in treating these children and their families will be explored. A critical evaluation of the major schools of therapy for this population will be examined.