PLAY THERAPY
I am a believer that children are powerful, resourceful beings who have the ability to work through their problems and begin to heal when they are in a loving and supportive therapeutic environment. Play therapy allows children to do exactly this. I practice experiential play therapy, a type of play therapy that is non-directive, meaning I allow children to be self-directed in their play, trusting that children will navigate toward the toys and kinds of play they need in order to process their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and needs. When children are able to direct their own play, they are able to reframe their traumatic event or challenge, which can result in a renewed sense of self and well-being. Children do not process emotions or experiences on a cognitive level, so in order to confront their pain, it is important they are given the opportunity to do this through play.
Experiential play therapy can be helpful for children who:
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