Friday, January 18, 2019

What Parents Like About Play Therapy

By Virginia King


There are all sorts of therapy programs for adults, but not as many for kids. Many parents don't expect that their youngsters are going to suffering from behavioural disorders or psychological issues. However, this is very relevant today. It is important to be aware of this. One way of treating these problems is with play therapy.

During this type of therapy, kids are exposed to a number of different ways in which their behaviour is exposed. They play with toys, get involved with imaginary play, take part in creative activities and choose what they want to do. This can be a lot more appealing than one on one therapy where kids become restless and don't enjoy the sessions.

There are trust issues that many kids suffer from. They may not be able to express themselves initially with another adult. It is normal to think this way. However, one also has to be aware of how else the child is going to benefit from different methods. With this form of therapy, they are attracted to various toys and puzzles which comes naturally to them.

One can see this with the emotions that are displayed when playing with toys. The therapist can ask them to play with certain characters. They may become angry when engaging with certain toys, especially when they resemble people. Anger can often come through in a case like this. Over time, the therapist will ask more questions. They may become sad or confused.

This is great because it tells the therapist more about what is happening in their lives. It comes naturally to the child who enjoys this type of play. It is what they are used to. They will feel comfortable in this type of an environment and will enjoy coming to the sessions where they have fun in what they are doing.

The theme of the drawing will tell the therapist something about what is happening in the life of the child. They will tell more about the colors in which they are using and the style in which they are drawing the image. Therapists usually work with the child, and over time, they will begin to ask them questions. It may be why they are feeling a certain way or other more personal questions.

Once trust is established, the therapist can work more closely with them. They will be able to ask them questions about what they are doing. They often ask them how they are feeling and why they are feeling in a particular way. Parents are advised to let the therapist establish the relationship on their own and not to interrupt with this.

However, when they are in a trusting relationship like this, they often feel that they are able to confide in the therapist, feeling confident. By nature, a person like this is good with children, knowing how to relate to them. They will know what the next step is.




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