Play Therapy is a non-verbal therapeutic approach to counselling / psychotherapy. By not relying on language, but using play instead of words, play therapy creates a safe, non-invasive environment conducive to self expression. Through working with children’s charities, bereavement organisations, local authorities and professional bodies / agencies early interventions can be provided to ensure negative early experiences and traumas are addressed. Offering person centred play therapy gives the opportunity for issues to be explored / expressed and worked through to stop them manifesting in later life. By providing support for parents, families and other professionals we can offer specialist skills that allow children to access therapy through play and help others understand their anxieties, frustrations and emotional needs. Subsequently helping to improve emotional well-being and develop resilience that promotes improved mental health for their future.
Children’s organisations and charities hold a fundamental role in working to create better futures for children and their physical, mental and emotional health through many varied approaches. Their amazing work ranges through supporting bereaved families to ensuring children have access to play and all have a vital role in supporting children who are struggling with adverse childhood experiences and mental health issues.
Neuroscience research has taken great strides and is developing support for the potential of Play Therapy to have positive effects on enhancing neuroplasticity. Research also supports the positive effects the therapeutic relationship has on the brain and emotional states of the client in such a unique, equal, respectful and empathic connection. As neuroscience continues to bring forward more findings there is greater understanding of the importance of play in childhood and consequently the power of play in child centred therapy.
Does your organisation work with children who have had adverse childhood experiences, are on the autistic spectrum or have mental health concerns?
Would Play Therapy contribute to the services you offer in helping with childhood issues and trauma?
Then please contact Sharon to discuss therapeutic interventions using play and how they may contribute to the services you offer.
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