The Therapeutic Inclusion Program

This timely guide discusses methods, organizational structures, and philosophies which can be used by school counselors, special educators, and administrators to establish therapeutic inclusion programs in K-12 schools.

Michael A. Murray is a therapist and educator with specialties in school inclusion, neurodivergence, and work with children, parents, and families. Laura Balogh is a Massachusetts-based special educator with a specialty in child-centered curriculum modification and relationship-based social-emotional learning.

1. The Therapeutic Program Classroom 2. Morning Circle: An Expression of Respect 3. Chapter Three: Group Psychotherapy: A Sandbox for Social Learning 4. Chapter Four: Into the General Education Environment 5. Chapter Five: Learning as a Healing Experience 6. Chapter Six: Curriculum: Navigating Offerings, Opportunities, and Priorities 7. Chapter Seven: Working with Behavior 8. Chapter Eight: Working with Parents and Guardians 9. Chapter Nine: A Resilient Structure Part One: The Truss and the Program Staff 10. Chapter Ten: A Resilient Structure Part Two: The Therapeutic Supervision Model 11. Chapter Eleven: A Resilient Structure Part Three: The Role of Administrators 12. Chapter Twelve: Conclusion: Integrating Parts Into a Whole