PARIS GOODYEAR-BROWN is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in the treatment of traumatized children and their families. She has an international reputation as an innovative and inspiring speaker and has authored a number of books, chapters, and articles contributing original play therapy interventions to the field. In addition to her clinical practice and research pursuits, she provides play therapy supervision and consultation to a variety of agencies, serves as adjunct faculty for Vanderbilt University and Trevecca Nazarene University, and guest lectures for other academic programs around the country.