Play therapy Pretoria

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Play Therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses play as a means for children to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Unlike adults, children often struggle to articulate complex emotions through words alone, so play becomes their natural language of communication.

Through activities such as drawing, storytelling, role-playing, and using toys, trained therapists can observe and interpret the child's inner world, helping them process trauma, resolve conflicts, develop coping strategies, and build emotional resilience.

Play Therapy is especially effective for children facing anxiety, attachment issues, grief, behavioural challenges, or experiences of abuse or neglect.

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It’s not about being calm all the time—it’s about noticing when you’re not.

Because when your nervous system is activated, it’s nearly impossible to help your child calm theirs.

✨ The magic happens when we pause, breathe, and model emotional safety.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be present.

💛 Want practical tools for co-regulation, connection, and repair?
They’re all in my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent:
📘 www.thetherapistparent.com

30/06/2025

32 things to put in a calm down box...

Get the printable list here > https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/calm-down-box-for-kids.html?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

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I've referenced this pyramid of learning many times! And it's been recently updated to include the interoception system.

You can read more about each sensory system here > https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-sensory-processing.html?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Get your printable copy of the pyramid here > https://play-spark.com/products/pyramid-of-learning-informational-handout?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Reference: Pyramid of Learning (Taylor, Trott) 1991.

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