What Psychologists Think About Play Therapy

By Charles Hughes


Children will have many problems to deal with, just like adults do. Even very young children will struggle in one way or another. It is important for parents to notice a change in behaviour or certain signs that stand out. Sometimes, this will be a stage, but often it can drag on. Play therapy is something that has been very successful and many parents have been encouraged by this.

There are different ways of helping a child to deal with their emotions. However, over time it has been proven that this type of therapy has been very effective because it is more natural to the child. They will have more trouble talking to a child psychologist because it usually takes more time for them to warm up to the person.

It is often a behavioural problem. It may be attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sometimes it is the early stages of autism, but this usually happens at infancy. Some children are more introverted. They will be less confident and they have a low self esteem. Parents just accept that they are like this. A reserved child is going to struggle.

This is why this type of therapy is more natural. Children are used to playing games and drawing pictures. It helps relax them, and they will begin to enjoy these sessions. They will also begin to connect with the therapist in a more natural way. This can happen as they play games with the therapist. Over time, they may begin to communicate and interact with the therapist.

This relationship is very important because they should become more attached to here. They should develop a great sense of trust for her. It should be a place where they feel that they are safe and where they feel that they are comfortable. It is already a comfort because of the fact that they are surrounded by toys and games.

Sometimes, they are involved in imaginary play. This is where emotions are involved. Therapist begin to get a better idea of what is happening with the child. They can begin to ask questions, but are obviously careful about not pushing them too far. The signs also come out in their drawings and paintings. Children are very often during the creative process.

Children don't usually have control over the situation. This is something that frustrates them more. They obviously don't want their parents to get divorced, and this can lead to a whole new set of emotions. They may be feeling ashamed of themselves, thinking this is their fault. The therapist will pick this up as they progress over the sessions.

Children often feel as if they are not allowed to talk about what is bothering them at home. They don't know how parents will respond. Sometimes, they take more time to get this off their chest, but therapists are trained to be patient, and this makes a big difference. Therapists are compassionate and understanding which help the child feel that they can express their feelings.




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