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Discover the Power of Play Therapy
Why Play Therapy?
Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that helps children
express feelings, process experiences and develop healthy
behaviours through the child’s natural language of play.
Sessions last for 40 minutes.
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Play therapy can help difficulties related to:
Trauma, grief and loss
ADHD, Autism and many other special needs
Anxiety, depression and emotional regulation
Low confidence and self-esteem
Neglect or abuse
EBSA
PDA
...and many others
The Therapeutic Toolkit
The play / creative work is carried out in a playroom using
the following equipment...and more:
· Sand tray and miniatures
· Puppets
· Music
· Movement
· Art / drawing / painting
· Clay/Messy Play
· Therapeutic stories
· Meditation
· Creative visualisation
Why play?
Play is a symbolic way of communicating for children and
adults alike.
Play allows children to:
· identify feelings and emotions
· practice different roles in life
· develop their physical skills
· find out what they like and do not like
· have fun, relax and enjoy themselves
· express themselves and explore experiences safely
· develop and master new skills
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It is usual to recommend a minimum of 12 sessions
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BUT...
Play Therapy may not be a quick fix intervention.
Please contact me to discuss this further.
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To find out more about play therapy, please visit www.playtherapy.org.uk
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