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. 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 Mute
Separated/Divorced Parents
Social Exclusion
Trauma
Unauthorised Absences
Under Performing (Academically, Socially, Culturally)
Withdrawn Personality
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.
