{"product_id":"inviting-the-spirit-of-play-monica-c-blum-9781032829326","title":"Inviting the Spirit of Play to Transform Trauma: Healing for All Ages","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique and accessible book unites leading-edge trauma approaches with the power of playful practice to treat traumatized clients of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbundant case examples and exercises show new and established therapists how to relationally engage a playful mindset--not play therapy--to accelerate trauma healing and transformation. The book grows up the wisdom embedded in child-based playfulness and grows down complex, adult-focused trauma theory. Readers will discover how to playfully integrate scientifically supported healing principles of Polyvagal Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Coherence Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems, along with broaden-and-build theory, affective neuroscience, structural dissociation, mindfulness, spirituality and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, this book will empower therapists working at the heart of trauma treatment to compassionately hold space for the depth of trauma's painful, isolating effects while embodying play's life-affirming, joyful, and transformational qualities to make trauma healing more fun, creative, engaging, and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Monica C. Blum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 103282932X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032829326\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Monica C. Blum","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47423247843583,"sku":"9781032829326","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aa3f4bc9-a651-474f-9065-59195c74b4a9.jpg?v=1761528434","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/inviting-the-spirit-of-play-monica-c-blum-9781032829326","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}