"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation."
Plato
Why Play Therapy?
Play therapy follows a child centred approach, allowing children to express themselves in a safe and open environment. Children often can’t find the words to explain how they are feeling inside, but play is a nurturing way to unlock their inner emotions.
Children build a relationship with their therapist and explore parts of the playroom such as the sand tray, puppets, art materials, role play and many other toys. Play therapy can be beneficial for children with emotional or behavioural needs or who have suffered trauma such as bereavement, neglect, loss or abuse. It can also help with the following situations:
Anxiety
Play therapy offers a unique approach to helping children cope with anxiety by allowing them to express their feelings in a non-threatening way.
Behavioural issues
Through play, children can communicate and work through behavioral challenges, fostering positive changes in their actions and interactions.
Social skills
Play therapy aids in developing and improving social skills, enabling children to build healthy relationships and enhance their communication abilities.
Trauma
Children who have experienced trauma can benefit from play therapy as it provides a safe space for processing and healing from distressing experiences.
Self esteem
By engaging in play therapy, children can develop a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence, fostering a positive self-concept and emotional resilience.
Family relationships
By engaging in play therapy, children can develop a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence, fostering a positive self-concept and emotional resilience.
“He seems a lot more confident and has expanded his friendship group which has made him feel secure and happy.”
Parent
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