By: Ma.Cristina S.

Perez BSN -3C

 Usually used with the children between the ages of 3 and 12 years.The child is given the opportunity to act out their feelings such as anger,hostility,frustration and fear. Also in Play Therapy we can understand the children. By watching children play we can learn about their thought feelings motivations to identify their feelings .

Play Therapy creates a safe environment where children can

themselves try new things about how the world works social rules and limits through their

The length of time a child participates in play therapy varies from child to child depending on the severity of the trauma, the developmental stage of the child, and the age of the child at the onset of the trauma.

Children learn in Play Therapy

respect themselves to identify their feelings identify that their feelings are acceptable to maintain self control to assume responsibility for themselves to be creative in confronting their problems to accept themselves to be responsible for their choices.

The difference between Play Therapy and playing at home

for cognitive development motor development for emotional resolutions.

Therapy help the child,In the process of growing up children often experience difficulty coping with life situations as divorce of their parents trouble making friends experienced loss violence children who are ill adjusting to changes at school or home.

Different types of play therapy:

There are two different approaches with Play therapy Directive or Non-directive. This depends on each individual child and circumstance, in some cases both are needed. Your counsellor will discuss the different approaches in your first meeting or feedback session. Non-directive - is often used with younger children to help them work through unresolved issues and trauma. Directive Therapy - is used most often with older children. Focussing on specific areas of concern and usually more short term in nature.