Play therapy is a structured, research-supported approach that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children. An innovative and positive breakthrough in therapy, this approach (offered by our registered play therapists) helps children in many ways.
Children:
Become more responsible for their behaviors
Develop more successful strategies
Develop new and creative solutions to problems
Develop respect and acceptance of self and others
Learn to experience and express emotion
Cultivate empathy and respect for the thoughts and feelings of others
Learn new social skills and relational skills with their families
Develop self-efficacy and a better assuredness about their abilities
Play therapy may also be used to promote cognitive development and provide insight about and resolution of inner conflicts or dysfunctional thinking in the child. Play provides a safe psychological distance from their problems and allows expression of thoughts and feelings appropriate to their development. The average course of treatment is twenty play therapy sessions.
Play benefits children of all ages, but is especially appropriate for ages 3 through 12
Families are an important part of the healing process
This special therapy allows for an experiential role play of life skills vital to success and healing
