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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, play therapist Aleisha walks us through two well-known attachment-based interventions: Theraplay and PCAP (Parent Child Attachment Play). Both approaches focus on strengthening the relationship between the child and their caregiver, using structured, playful interactions to build connection, safety, and emotional regulation.

We explore how each approach works in practice, where they overlap, and how they differ in structure, delivery, and focus. Through a trauma-informed lens, this episode helps parents, carers, and professionals understand how attachment-based therapies can support children’s emotional development—particularly for those with trauma histories—by working directly with both the child and the parent to create meaningful, relational change.

Episode Highlights:

• What Theraplay and PCAP (Parent Child Attachment Play) are
• How both approaches use play to strengthen attachment and connection
• Key similarities between Theraplay and PCAP
• Important differences in structure, delivery, and focus
• The role of the parent within each intervention
• How attachment-based therapies support children with trauma histories
• Choosing the right approach for a child and family
• What outcomes and progress can look like over time

Check Out Aleisha's Podcast on Integrative play Therapy Here: https://youtu.be/NadoiJ_q1DA