Rana Hong, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S is a certified Theraplay practitioner, supervisor, and trainer and a formal President of the Board of Directors for The Theraplay Institute in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She has more than 22 years of experience working in the clinical field with advanced certifications as a therapist, consultant, and trainer in Empirically Supported Treatments (EST) such as EMDR, PCIT, and Floortime. Currently, Rana is a Research Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work and the founder of Playful Healing Center, Inc. in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Communication and social skills are a key challenge for children on the autism spectrum, and a fundamental priority for care professionals to support their clients' progress. Using case studies and... (more)
Officially endorsed by The Theraplay Institute, this handbook builds on the core concepts of Theraplay and explores innovative ways to integrate the approach with other therapeutic models for diverse... (more)