Malta Association of Play Therapists

15/04/2025

Contact us if you need information or a consultation

X'inhi play therapy ? Denise Buckingham u Paula Calleja minn Malta Association of Play Therapists jispjegaw il-beneficcji li persuna tesprimi lilha nnifisha b-ghodda li f'dan il-kas huwa gugarelli bhal pupi, ramel jew tafal, strumenti muzikali fost ohrajn. Ideali ghal tfal kif ukoll ghal kbar, biex ikunu jistghu johorgu l- emozzjonijiet li ghandhom fis-subkonxju.
Makeup Marlene Vassallo Hair & Beauty Malta Association of Play Therapists
Makeup Marlene Vassallo Hair & Beauty

20/03/2025

"Musical instruments can be incredibly powerful in play therapy for helping children modulate their internal emotional states. The act of creating sound and rhythm gives children a concrete, external outlet for expressing and organising their internal chaos." BAPT

Musical instruments can be incredibly powerful in play therapy for helping children modulate their internal emotional states. The act of creating sound and rhythm gives children a concrete, external outlet for expressing and organising their internal chaos.

Rhythm and regulation:
Steady, predictable rhythms can activate the brain's calming systems, helping children regulate their nervous systems. Drumming, for example, can mimic the rhythm of a heartbeat, providing a sense of safety and grounding.

Emotional expression:
Instruments offer a non-verbal way for children to express complex emotions. A loud crash on a cymbal might externalise frustration, while soft tapping on a xylophone might reflect sadness or vulnerability.

Control and empowerment:
Choosing how and when to make sound gives children a sense of agency. It allows them to feel in control of their environment in a safe and contained way.

Co-regulation: When a therapist joins in musically — perhaps mirroring a rhythm or responding with complementary sounds — it can create a sense of connection and attunement, supporting the child's ability to regulate.

Creative processing: Improvising and experimenting with sound can help children process experiences, giving shape and meaning to feelings that may otherwise feel overwhelming or disorganised.

®

07/02/2025

The powerful benefits of Play Therapy
From BAPT -- Play therapy is more than just play—it’s a vital tool for children to express, process and make sense of their world in a way that feels natural and safe. Through play, children find their voice, build resilience and develop the emotional strength they need to thrive.
By raising awareness of play therapy, we advocate for every child’s right to be seen, heard and supported.

Play therapy is more than just play—it’s a vital tool for children to express, process and make sense of their world in a way that feels natural and safe. Through play, children find their voice, build resilience and develop the emotional strength they need to thrive.

By raising awareness of play therapy, we advocate for every child’s right to be seen, heard and supported.

®

05/02/2025

02/02/2025

What an honour to once again have Dr Erika Galea Erika Galea as our guest speaker where we delved further into Neuroscience, as seen through the lens of a Play Therapist, giving deeper meaning to our work and the play that unfolds during therapeutic sessions. A thoroughly enriching session. Thank you Dr Erika for your insightful contributions!

27/05/2024

03/05/2024

In an insightful workshop presented to the Malta Association of Play Therapists, Dr. Erika Galea, Educational Neuroscience Hub, an expert in educational neuroscience, led a session titled "The Neuroscience of Emotion Regulation: Enhancing Well-Being and Resilience." This workshop aimed to bridge the gap between neuroscience and practical application in therapeutic settings.
The session was interactive, featuring engaging activities that helped participants experience firsthand the methods discussed. Dr. Galea provided practical innovative strategies that help understand better the relationship between the brain and emotions including methods to foster emotional awareness, self-regulation, and coping strategies that are grounded in the latest neuroscientific research.
This workshop is a part of a broader effort by the Association to incorporate cutting-edge scientific research into practical applications, ensuring that therapy practices are as effective and informed as possible for the benefit of our clients within the therapeutic relationship.

20/11/2023

All children have rights. Let's make the world a safe and enjoyable place for them. Wishing children all over the world a happy World Children's Day!

10/10/2023

Found on Google from pinterest.com

10/10/2023

Found on Google from english.jagran.com