Celebrating Play Therapy
British Play Therapy Week with the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT).
‘Play is children’s primary form of communication. Children tell us about their inner world through play long before they are able to link words to their experiences through language. Through play, children can experiment with, process and master different skills and experiences. They form a sense of who they are whilst learning to understand that other people can be different. Relationship skills such as being able to trust, respect, empathise, share and co-operate with people can be developed through play.
Play Therapy, therefore, is a form of counselling for children that builds on this developmentally appropriate form of communication through play’. – British Association of Play Therapists
In 2022 the BAPT media team brought together their experience to create a booklet about Play Therapy to help Celebrate 30 years of the British Association of Play Therapists. Please take a look and share the booklet with others who also may like to build on their knowledge of Play Therapy and how it may help / support someone they know .
BAPT Link to the Booklet –
British Play Therapy Week 2022
Play Therapy week is there to share knowledge, gain knowledge, support someone, learn about play in therapy and to celebrate all the Play Therapists who strive to play, support and advocate for the children they work with and who are part of their lives. Under the umbrella of our governing body, The British Association of Play Therapists, we strive to ensure Play Therapy is recognised for its professionalism and high standards of training, to adhere to the regulations they set out and to keep our knowledge and experience current and in dedication of the children who need support. If you are looking for a Play Therapist to work with or support a child, then please always check credentials and training. We hope by sharing more information about our profession we can help more children and give them the space and opportunity to work through any early childhood experiences that they may otherwise be taken through to adulthood.
Flourish & Play 