About

Theraplay® Practitioner

Morag is a foundational Theraplay® Practitioner. Her practice is regularly supervised and she works with families and services across the country

What is Theraplay®

Theraplay® uses practitioner guidance to create playful and caring child-adult interactions that foster joyful shared experiences. These activities build attunement and understanding of each other – replicating early relationship experiences that are proven to lead to secure attachment. The interactions are personal, physical and fun – a natural way for everyone to experience the healing power of being together.

Theraplay® interactions focus on four essential qualities found in healthy parent-child relationships

Structure: The adult, the leader in the relationship, creates organisation and predictability for the child which communicates safety
Nurture: The adult provides caring that can calm and soothe the child in a manner that makes them feel good physically and emotionally
Engagement: The adult is present in a manner that the child experiences being seen, heard, felt, and accepted
Challenge: The adult supports the child in the acquisition and mastery of new skills, enhancing the child’s sense of competence and confidence