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WHO IS THEraPeUTIC PLaY FOr?

Children with one or more of the following experiences may benefit from Therapeutic Play (These are just a few examples, there are many more).

  • Attachment difficulties

  • Anxiety

  • Barriers to learning

  • Behavioral difficulties

  • Bereavement

  • Bullying

  • Low mood

  • Low self-confidence

  • Developmental delay

  • Disability/long-term health condition

  • Emotional difficulties

  • Friendship difficulties

  • Separation or Divorce

  • Trauma

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WHaT IS THEraPEUTIC PLaY?

Therapeutic play is an integrative holistic approach to child therapy where the main focus is not on talking.

 

For children, using play to express themselves makes sense. In therapeutic play a range of play & creative materials are offered for children to express themselves in the way that feels right for them.

 

The practitioner understands that all behaviour is communication & their training enables them to meet the child in their play at the level they need.

The Tool kit

The toolkit includes therapeutic storytelling, drawing & painting, water, clay, sand tray & miniatures, guided imagery & relaxation techniques, drama, puppetry, movement & music. Other items can be added as appropriate to the needs of each individual child.

The process may allow the child to understand their feelings and thoughts better. Increasing self-awareness can help children to understand their experiences better and build resilience for the future.

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  • improved mood, self-confidence

  • developing coping strategies and creative problem-solving skills 

  • self-respect

  • empathy and respect for others

  • alleviation of anxiety

  • learning to experience and express feelings fully

  • stronger family relationships

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