Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast

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EP72 Beyond Words: The Role of Metaphor in Healing Trauma; A conversation with Tim Woodhouse

EP72 Beyond Words: The Role of Metaphor in Healing Trauma; A conversation with Tim Woodhouse19 jun1 u 05 min

Julie interviews Tim Woodhouse of Tiptoes Child Therapy Services in northwest England, a multidisciplinary practice founded in 2010, named after Janusz Korczak’s quote about “standing on tiptoes” to reach children’s feelings. They discuss working with children affected by complex developmental trauma (including sexual harm, neglect, physical and emotional abuse, and broader ACE-related factors) and the key question of whether children replaying trauma in play therapy is helpful or harmful. Ti...