Benefits Of MY Child Play Therapy
Clinical evidence supports the use of Child Play Therapy with clients of varying backgrounds and presenting problems.
It is effective in improving the experience of social, emotional or behavioural challenges.
- Reduction of disruptive behaviours, anxiety, problems with attention and focus.
- Improvement of emotional regulation, self-awareness, confidence, identity, social skills, and academic success.
Child Play Therapy has also been proven to improve family relationships and overall functioning.
The Therapectutic Powers Of Play
Therapeutic play can support positive change in the client.
As play naturally allows for growth in the categories below, these are realms in which positive changes can often be observed.
Facilitates Communication
Increases Personal Strengths
Enhances Social Relationships
Fosters Emotional Wellness
Who Can Benefit From Play Therapy
Children & Families
Experiencing:
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Family structural changes
(divorce, death, a new sibling) -
Life changes
(change in living circumstances, a new school) - Stress
- Social, emotional or behavioural challenges
- Trauma, both past or ongoing
Children Living
With:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Disability, including learning disabilities
- Illness or injury, acute or ongoing
- Developmental delay
- Mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression
This List Is By No Means Exhaustive
If you think your child would benefit from M.C.P.T. services please be in touch. It is possible to integrate services with those already in place, such as psychology, O.T. and speech therapy.
If you are a parent or care-giver who would benefit from learning therapeutic play skills to support you relationship with your child, please be in touch.
If you are an organisation involved in paediatric education or care, and believe that your educators or carers would benefit from learning therapeutic play skills to support their educator-child relationships, please be in touch.
This list is by no means exhaustive.
If you think your child would benefit from M.C.P.T. services please be in touch. It is possible to integrate services with those already in place, such as psychology, O.T. and speech therapy.
If you are a parent or care-giver who would benefit from learning therapeutic play skills to support you relationship with your child, please be in touch.
If you are an organisation involved in paediatric education or care, and believe that your educators or carers would benefit from learning therapeutic play skills to support their educator-child relationships, please be in touch.