If you want to know how to bring play-based activities and DBT together into seamless interventions, for children and their families, make sure this book is part of your trusted references. Without a doubt, this is the best book to bring DBT into your playroom.

Edward Franc Hudspeth, associate professor and program director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

A unique application of the classic DBT skills. The book introduces the idea of how combining DBT skills with play therapy can make therapy more approachable and engaging for young children. The authors provide an excellent toolbox of descriptive exercises that will make learning the skills more fun and more accessible for kids and families.

Jenn Lewis, clinical supervisor and research associate, department of psychology, University of Oregon

Creative Play-Based DBT Activities for Children and Their Caregivers gives the mental health practitioner a plethora of play based tools to use in implementing DBT work with their clients. Several play interventions are described for mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Readers will also find the caregiver consultation section another valuable tool for including parents and family members in the therapeutic process.

Robert Jason Grant, creator/founder, AutPlay® Therapy

Creative Play-Based DBT Activities for Children and Their Caregivers by Kellie Giorgio Camelford; Erin Dugan and Krystal Vaughn is a much needed publication for any mental health professional and counselor educator who works with clients and students who provide play based interventions for children who have intense emotional responses. This book is excellent for concrete and effective play-based DBT activities that are developmentally appropriate for children and their emotional responses. This book is an exciting and necessary addition to the current DBT interventions for adults and adolescents.

Laura Fazio-Griffith, assistant professor, Southeastern Louisiana University