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Play Therapy - training in play therapy
FEW WORDS ABOUT ME...
My passion is the therapy of young children and the development of their potential by creating conditions in which they learn about their own abilities, build self-esteem, and find the answer to the most important question in their lives: Who am I?
I am a psychologist, sensory integration therapist and Play & Creative Arts Therapies therapist, supervisor and trainer. I approach children's therapy holistically, taking into account their mental, emotional and physical needs, and the environment in which they live. My particular interest is in the use of play in children's therapy.
What is Play Therapy?
GŁÓWNE ZASADY PLAY THERAPY
Play Therapy is a structured, theoretical approach to therapy, based on the child's learning and communication processes. The method uses children's primary activity, which is playing. In it, the therapist takes an active role, as by emotionally tuning in to the child, he or she gives the child the opportunity to express himself or herself through play. During therapy, the child has the opportunity to exist and be himself, thanks to the therapist's unconditional acceptance.
The therapist uses Play Therapy to help the child express what is problematic for the child, especially when the child does not have the verbal skills to express their thoughts and feelings. Through Play Therapy, the therapist can help the child learn more adaptive behaviour in situations where the child presents emotional or social deficits.
The positive relationship that develops between therapist and child during Play Therapy sessions provides the corrective emotional experiences that are essential for healing. Play Therapy can also be used to stimulate cognitive development, in addition, it provides insight into the child's dysfunctional ways of thinking and their internal conflicts, providing the child with many possible ways to resolve them.
Indications
WHO IS PLAY THERAPY FOR?
Disturbing behavior of children
Difficult life situations
Developmental disorders
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shyness
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sadness
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no fun
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reluctance to talk
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aggression
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irritability
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withdrawal from contact
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difficulties in making and maintaining friendships
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quarrels with peers and siblings
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behavioral difficulties
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low social competences
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difficulties in relationships with peers
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adaptation difficulties
birth of siblings
change of guardian/adoption
death of a parent or other family member
emotional, physical and mental violence
conflict between parents
parents' separation or divorce
somatic illness of a sibling or parent
mental illness of a sibling or parent
neglect
substance abuse by a parent
sexual abuse
single parenthood
being away from home more than 9 hours a day
numerous removals
hospitalization of the child
delayed development of communication skills
delayed speech development
delayed emotional development
delayed social development
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Reviews
WHAT DO PARENTS SAY ABOUT THERAPY?
As experienced parents, we did not expect any problems with our son's adaptation to kindergarten. However, after the second change of kindergarten, we realized that it would not be easy. My son didn't even want to leave the house when he heard about the kindergarten. Thanks to several Play Therapy sessions, our child no longer suffers from morning breakups. The umbilical cord was cut.
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