Play Is The Child's Language And Toys Are Their Words!
Making the right decision for your child can be hard, that's why we created 5 questions to help determine whether Experiential Play Therapy is right for you and your child. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions please give us a call because you are not alone! We can help you end the suffering and give you back your confidence as a parent.
Questionnaire
- Is your child sad, angry, or anxious and not the happy, sweet kid they used to be?
- Is your child struggling to be as successful as you know they can in school, daycare, or socially?
- Are daily tasks or limits a challenge for your family? (meal time, bedtime, child accepting "no", etc)
- Have others (friends, family, teachers) expressed concern about your child's behavior, mood, or functioning?
- Has something big happened in your family (divorce, death, hospitalization, a move etc.) and you want your child to have help and support coping with it?
What Is Play Therapy?
Initially developed in the turn of the 20th century, today play therapy refers to a large number of treatment methods, all applying the therapeutic benefits of play. Play therapy differs from regular play in that the therapist helps children to address and resolve their own problems. Play therapy builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships in the world around them (Axline, 1947; Carmichael, 2006; Landreth, 2002). Through play therapy, children learn to communicate with others, express feelings, modify behavior, develop problem-solving skills, and learn a variety of ways of relating to others. Play provides a safe psychological distance from their problems and allows expression of thoughts and feelings appropriate to their development.