Benefits of Play Therapy
How Kids Communicate
Introduction to Play Therapy for Caregivers
Why Play?
Play is the child's language. It expands self-expression, self-knowledge, self-actualization and self-efficacy. Play relieves feelings of stress, connects us to people in a positive way, stimulates creative thinking and exploration, regulates our emotions, and boosts our ego. In addition, play allows us to practice skills and roles needed for survival. Learning and development are best fostered through play.
How Play Therapy Helps
Play Therapy supports children to:
Become more responsible for behaviors and develop more successful strategies.
Develop new and creative solutions to problems.
Develop respect and acceptance of self and others.
Learn to experience and express emotion.
Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others.
Learn new social skills and relational skills with family.
Develop self-efficacy and thus a better assuredness about their abilities.