29/05/2025
When children experience situations that make them feel unsafe or in danger, they will try to control aspects of their lives, which they are able to. Control is a common theme that is demonstrated in the play of children attending Play Therapy.
This might be what food they eat, what work they do, how they play with others, to name a few. This control enables them to feel safe but can feel difficult or defiant to those adults around them.
In the Play Therapy relationship, the adult gives control of what and how to play to the child, creating a sense of safety. The only thing the child sees the adult control is any boundaries that need to be in place to keep the child and therapist safe.
