How Play Therapy Can Help Your Child

By David Burns


It is not always easy for a child to express themselves on a one on one situation during psychotherapy. They may find that it is overwhelming telling an older person about their family life. They may find that this is a form of betrayal. However, things are easier when the therapist introduces play therapy, which has been very successful over the last couple of years.

It can be helpful for kids who display signs of behavioral problems, such as temper tantrums. It can also be helpful for kids who have emotional problems, such as something like anxiety. One needs to look at issues both big and small because this can affect them later on in life.

Many children don't want to express themselves. They would rather bottle up their feelings. They may have a problem with trust, especially when it comes to talking to an older person that they don't know. This is understandable. Some kids see this as betrayal when talking about their family. Others just don't know where to start.

This is particularly helpful for the child who has been abused in one way or another. They may feel as if they can't trust anyone. Therefore, talking about their problems and expressing themselves verbally is not an option. Expressing themselves through play, on the other hand is definitely something to consider. The therapist will be able to tell something of what they have been through.

This is also helpful for the child who has learning problems. The therapist will be able to look into this. They will be able to tell whether there is an underlying issue that they they have to deal with as well. This could relate to a divorce in the family, fore example. These are things that one must look into. One could also pick up something like ADHD.

During the initial consultation, the therapist will just get to know the child. They will ask them a couple of questions in order to make them feel as if they are in a safe environment. They may try and connect with them verbally. They will then progress to the method of play, letting the child play with anything that does not bring him or her any harm during the session.

Parents also find this useful for the child who is experiencing learning disorders. This could relate to something serious like autism of ADHD. The child also realizes that these sessions are private and this helps build the element of trust with the therapist. It is a time of free expression, and this is something parents are informed of.

When it comes to termination, one also needs to take this seriously. Children should not feel as if they are being rejected by the therapist. This can happen to the child who has been neglected in the past and they will now feel as if this is a pattern that is developing in their life. This should happen slowly over time. When it comes to an end, the therapist should also talk to the parents of the child and discuss what has to happen next in their life.




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