Sunshine Play Therapy Services

There are many reasons why children may be referred for play therapy. Do you know a child who:
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Has nightmares or has disturbed sleep?
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Is at risk of being/is excluded from school?
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Has suffered trauma?
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Has suffered emotional, physical or sexual abuse?
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Is (or in the process of being) adopted or fostered?
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Suffers because of separated/divorced parents?
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Suffers from anxiety, stress or pho

bias?
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Has suffered a loss or bereavement of any kind?
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Is withdrawn or continually unhappy?
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Is ill, disabled, or autistic?
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Finds it difficult to make friends?
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Quarrels frequently with peers or siblings?
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Bullies others or is bullied themselves?
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Displays inappropriate behaviour?
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Doesn’t play? These reasons and more may indicate that a child may find play therapy helpful. The main aim of play therapy is to help the child's emotional needs, using play/creative arts. Some of the things available include: art, craft, sand, puppets, clay, music, toys. Sessions take place once a week at the same time for 35-45 mins.