Play Therapy

WHAT IS PLAY THERAPY?

Play Therapy is a non-directive, non-judgemental, non-interpretative means of working therapeutically with children who may need help in dealing with with emotional, behavioural or mental heath difficulties.

Play is a child's natural way of expressing themselves. Play Therapy provides them with the opportunity to "play out" their thoughts, feelings and difficulties in a non-directive way, in a safe environment with a caring therapist.

Many children are unable to communicate their experiences directly, especially in words. Play Therapy is a process which makes use of the child's own resources including their imagination to bring about understanding and change.

It is mainly used with children ages 3-14 b but is also effective with adolescents and adults.

WHY WOULD CHILDREN BE REFERRED?

Play therapy is used to alleviate many children's difficulties including:

Abuse

Adapting to Foster Care & Adoption

ADHD

Anger

Attachment Issues

Autistic Spectrum

Behaviour Problems

Bereavement/Loss

Bullied/Bullies

Communication Problems

Delayed Development

Depression

Nightmares

Physical Disabilities

Poor School Attendance

Relationship Issues

Selective Mutism

Separated/Divorced Parents

Social Exclusion

Trauma

Unauthorised Absences

Under Performing (Academically, Socially, Culturally)

Withdrawn Personality

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BENEFITS:

Any child can benefit from Play Therapy.

It promotes self-esteem, concentration, problem solving, emotional intelligence, coping mechanisms, resilience, self-confidence, communication, imagination and creativity. therefore supports emotional healing and growth and children's ability to reach their full potential.