The Therapy Session - what to expect.

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A play therapist trains extensively in understanding the principles of  each of the following modalities. Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy,  Jungian Sand Tray Therapy, Creative Visualisation, Therapeutic Story writing. This creates a clinically grounded approach and is why Play Therapy is universally recognised as the most appropriate intervention for children. It offers the personal choice of a child's preference of self expression.

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Whilst technology is an important part of children's play in the modern world at home, Play Therapy sessions at school are kept as a device free environment. After extensive research I have carefully selected some age appropriate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) inspired toys for children to choose to play with if they wish such as magnetic games, ooble

 

 The art of play therapy lies in the connection created with each child: trust, reciprocal engagement and mutual respect, held within consistent, caring boundaries. The room and resources support this process, but its size or facilities do not determine the depth of the therapeutic work.

 

Across the world, play therapy takes place in a wide range of safe, suitable settings, with the relationship at its heart helping children feel understood, express themselves and move towards positive change.​

 

More about the choices offered in each session is explained in "The Toolkit" page