Play therapy makes a difference. Play is an enjoyable, fun activity that elevates our spirits and brightens our outlook on life. Play relieves feelings of stress and boredom and, most importantly, helps us express ourselves.
What is play therapy?
Children often times have difficulty expressing their feelings and emotions verbally. Sometimes as adults we can forget that it is not as easy for children to verbally express their thoughts as it is us. Play therapy is beneficial for children because it removes the traditional one on one talk therapy and introduces a space for kids to feel safe and comfortable to be vulnerable and express their emotions. Expression of emotions including anger, sadness, fear, aggression, stress, nurture, happiness, etc. is displayed through the use of certain toys which a play therapist can then use to build a secure space for the child and therapist to bond. The bond between a child and therapist is essential for the child to feel secure enough to share ultimately resulting in an effective therapeutic intervention.
Play therapy makes a difference. Play is an enjoyable, fun activity that elevates our spirits and brightens our outlook on life. Play relieves feelings of stress and boredom and, most importantly, helps us express ourselves.
Play therapy refers to a large number of treatment methods, all applying the therapeutic benefits of play. Play therapy helps children to address and resolve their own problems and builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships in the world around them.
What does Play Therapy help?
Play therapy helps children:
- Become more responsible for their behaviors and develop more successful strategies
- Develop new and creative solutions to problems
- Develop respect and acceptance of self and others
- Learn to experience and express emotion
- Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others
- Learn new social skills and relational skills with family
- Develop self-efficacy and a better assuredness about their abilities
Play therapy aims to help a child’s growth and development. The practice of play therapy requires extensive, specialized education, training and experience. With our knowledge and background, we am confident that we can set your child up for success.
If you’re interested in learning more about play therapy and how it can help your child grow, contact our office today.