An innovative contribution to our understanding of research and practice behind Neuro-Dramatic-Play (NDP), this book demonstrates how readers may apply this attachment and play-based approach to teaching, parenting, and therapy. This essential book will provide guidance on new techniques and methods, enhancing their practice and providing potential solutions to problems they may be encountering in their work with clients.

Filled with diverse contributions from a team of multi-cultural authors, this book is divided into five distinct parts:

• Section 1 begins by considering the roots and development of NDP, including the science and evidence supporting it as a practice.
• Section 2 covers applying NDP to work with children and young people, including neurodivergent children and those who have experienced trauma.
• Section 3 explores how readers can integrate NDP practices into art, drama ,and play therapy.
• Section 4 moves on to discuss international perspectives on NDP, including NDP practice within a range of different geographical and cultural contexts.

• Section 5 concludes the book by examining case studies of work with diverse populations, including pregnant women, forensic settings, and people with young on-set dementia. Written for clinicians and therapists of all specialisms, this is a compelling read for any mental health practitioner seeking a practical approach to develop (or re-develop) attachment experiences for individuals who have experienced loss, neglect, rejection, or abuse.

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  Clive Holmwood is an associate professor, lecturer, researcher, author, and doctoral supervisor in the Discipline of Therapeutic Arts at the University of Derby, UK. He is a consultant dramatherapist with 30 years post-qualifying experience working in the public and voluntary sectors and in private practice as a director of Creative Solutions Therapy Ltd.

Sue Jennings is Professor of Play (European Federation); Distinguished Scholar at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa; Senior Research Fellow, The Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, UK; and a retired play therapist and dramatherapist. She is the originator of Neuro-Dramatic-Play (NDP) and is a pioneer of dramatherapy around the world.