Dr. Catherine Tucker

Dr. Catherine Tucker, research director at the Theraplay Institute and a play and expressive therapist, dives into the intricacies of attachment-based therapy. She discusses the importance of rigorous research to support families facing attachment issues. The conversation highlights the limitations of standard trauma therapies for children, advocating for relationship-focused methods. Tucker emphasizes the necessity of critically evaluating research validity while navigating evidence-based practices and the challenges therapists encounter in their daily practice.