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Play Therapy Techniques
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In this module you will learn and understand different parts of play therapy and how it can be helpful in your practice.
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Play Therapy
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• Children often use play to express themselves and navigate the world and play therapy takes advantage of this. Play therapy is primarily used with children. Although, it can also be used with adults. It is typically used with children who are aged between 3 and 12.• The primary goal of play therapy is to help children who might struggle with expressing themselves or their emotions to express themselves through play.
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Non-directive play therapy makes use of a less controlled environment. The therapist leaves the child to engage in whatever play activities they might enjoy and express themselves with limited interference.
Non- directive Play Therapy
With directive play therapy, the therapist takes a hands-on approach and leads the child through guided play activities to help them express themselves. They’ll typically give specific instructions and supervise the child as they go through it.
Directive Play Therapy
There are two forms of play therapy used by play therapists:
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• Using building blocks • Using art • Sand play • Board games • Play with dolls • Puppet play • Tea party play • Card games • Strategy games like chess or checkers • Hide-and-seek • LEGO play
Some of the most common techniques used by play therapists across the world include:
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• Play therapy gives children who are having a hard time communicating verbally to express themselves through play activities. For instance, a child who refuses to speak might instead draw or paint out their thoughts or needs. • It creates a space where a child will feel comfortable being themselves instead of other more traditional forms of psychotherapy. • It allows the child to take charge of their therapy process. Effective play therapy allows the child to use toys and mediums they are most comfortable with and go at their own pace. • It helps children understand their emotions, especially if they had struggled with doing this before. • It helps children build up their communication and social skills with time. After several sessions, a child who wasn’t speaking might start to utter several phrases.
Below are some of the benefits of play therapy:
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