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Play Therapy
click here to download Play Therapy Brochure
Like adults, children have big worries too. Loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, abuse, an alcoholic parent or divorce in the family are all common issues that many kids struggle with. Young children don’t always feel comfortable in what is known as traditional “talk” therapy.
Play therapy is a widely-accepted, very effective tool for helping children in problematic life situations learn to express their feelings and explore coping skills. Play therapy involves the use of toys, blocks, dolls, puppets, drawings and games to help the child recognize, identify, and verbalize feelings. The therapist observes how a child uses play materials and identifies themes or patterns to better understand the child’s problems. Through a combination of talk and play the child has an opportunity to better understand and manage their conflicts, feelings, and behaviors.
- Some warning signs in young children:
- Unable to separate from parents
- Anxious or fearful
- Refusal to comply with rules or expectations
- Withdrawal and lack of interest in activities
- Aggressive Behavior
click here to download Play Therapy Brochure
Like adults, children have big worries too. Loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, abuse, an alcoholic parent or divorce in the family are all common issues that many kids struggle with. Young children don’t always feel comfortable in what is known as traditional “talk” therapy.
Play therapy is a widely-accepted, very effective tool for helping children in problematic life situations learn to express their feelings and explore coping skills. Play therapy involves the use of toys, blocks, dolls, puppets, drawings and games to help the child recognize, identify, and verbalize feelings. The therapist observes how a child uses play materials and identifies themes or patterns to better understand the child’s problems. Through a combination of talk and play the child has an opportunity to better understand and manage their conflicts, feelings, and behaviors.
- Some warning signs in young children:
- Unable to separate from parents
- Anxious or fearful
- Refusal to comply with rules or expectations
- Withdrawal and lack of interest in activities
- Aggressive Behavior
