“My child has trouble verbally expressing their emotions and thoughts.”
“My kids need to work through their experiences and traumatic memories.”
“I want my children to build self-esteem and self-awareness.”
Play therapy is a child-centered and transformative therapeutic approach that harnesses the power of play to help individuals, especially children, navigate their complex landscape of emotions and experiences. Rooted in the idea that play is the natural language for children, play therapy is used to facilitate healing, growth, autonomy, and youth empowerment. It is particularly effective for children who may have difficulty expressing their thoughts and feelings through traditional talk therapy.
Play therapists typically adopt a non-directive approach, allowing clients to lead the play session and exploration of their inner worlds. Play therapy involves the use of play materials (toys, art supplies, sand trays, games) and creative activities to help facilitate the gradual process of children gaining self-expression skills.
Some of the focuses of play therapy include:
Communication skills
Creative expression
Emotional expression
Emotional regulation
Enhanced self-esteem
Problem-solving skills
Trauma resolution
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