What do our Play Therapy involve?
Play therapy is a type of treatment that is predominantly utilised with children. This is because youngsters may be unable to comprehend their own feelings or express difficulties to their parents or other adults.
While it may appear to be typical playing, play therapy may be much more.
A competent therapist can observe and get insights into a child’s difficulties through playtime. After that, the therapist can assist the youngster in exploring emotions and dealing with underlying trauma. Children are taught new coping skills and methods for redirecting undesirable behaviours via play.
Potential Benefits of play therapy are:
- Taking more responsibility for certain behaviours
- Developing coping strategies and creative problem-solving skills
- Self-respect
- Empathy and respect for others
- Alleviation of anxiety
- Learning to fully experience and express feelings
- Stronger social skills
- Stronger family relationships
Play therapy is used by qualified mental health experts such as psychologists and psychiatrists. Behavioural and occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers use it.
Moreover, the Society for Play Therapy provides specialised training and advanced qualifications for licenced mental health providers, school counsellors, and school psychologists.