PLAY THERAPY:
Children often communicate and process their emotions through play. Play Therapy is a specialized therapeutic approach that allows children to express themselves, explore their feelings, and make sense of their experiences in a way that feels natural to them. I help to create a safe and engaging space where children can play freely, using toys, games, and creative activities to express themselves.
Benefits of Play Therapy for Children:
Expressive Outlet: Play provides a non-verbal outlet for children to express emotions,
experiences, and thoughts that may be difficult to articulate verbally.
Emotional Regulation: Through play, children learn to identify and regulate their emotions, developing essential emotional intelligence skills.
Building Trust: Play Therapy helps build a trusting therapeutic relationship between the child and the therapist, creating a foundation for effective treatment.
Problem-Solving Skills: Children learn problem-solving skills, conflict resolution, and coping mechanisms through guided play, enhancing their ability to navigate challenges.
Is play therapy only effective for young children?
Actually, it’s effective for ALL AGES! Play has many benefits for all ages and research shows it’s actually critical to our overall wellbeing.
Play can look different for adults and teens than young children, but play is essentially anything you do for fun that brings you joy. The research shows that play is associated with:
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increased ability to cope with stress
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improved mood
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feeling more supported
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higher creativity
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appreciating beauty
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approaching life with excitement and energy
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playful expressions of love
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a sense of hope
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sense of humor
If you’re curious about how play therapy could be helpful for you and/or your family members, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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