Play Therapy Otago

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  • What Is Play Therapy
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  • Signs of Emotional Distress
  • Parenting Workshops
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What is Play Therapy

Child-Centered Play therapy is a unique and effective form of child-centered counseling for children aged 2-12 whereby the child is able to work through their experiences in the safety of a specially designed playroom setting alongside a trained therapist.

When a child experiences change, difficulties, loss or grief, is worried about something, or is struggling at school, they are often unable to express their thoughts and feelings verbally. CCPT’s evidence-based model has proven effectiveness in developing a child’s understanding of and resolving psychological and psychosocial challenges.

Play is the language and toys are the words. 
Children can talk or play silently and both are effective as a child is always communicating through their play. ​

By allowing the child the freedom to express themselves in a safe and trusting environment, Child Centered Play Therapy helps to foster increased self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-esteem, emotional regulation, self-efficacy, responsibility, emotional literacy and problem-solving skills.
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