Theraplay aims to enhance caregiver-child attachments, self-esteem, and trust and to develop attunement.  It has a basis in attachment theory and emphasis on normal parent/child interactions.  Helping with regulating emotions during experiences is an important aspect of Theraplay, along with the parent developing a more positive view of their child through interactive experiences.  

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Theraplay is used for a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural problems, with all ages, foster care and adoption, and autism spectrum disorder.