Friday, January 18, 2019

What Parents Like About Play Therapy

By Virginia King


There are all sorts of therapy programs for adults, but not as many for kids. Many parents don't expect that their youngsters are going to suffering from behavioural disorders or psychological issues. However, this is very relevant today. It is important to be aware of this. One way of treating these problems is with play therapy.

This type of therapy is often what a child grows to enjoy. This is because they work with different props and objects, such as toys and creative materials as well imaginative processes which is what they do in their spare time as well. Kids don't respond well to one on one sessions where talk therapy is involved.

Parents shouldn't feel week in parenting skills. It is a child psychologist who is trained in this area. They are experienced to know what symptoms to look for and whether the child needs to focus on something more specialized. Symptoms are also closely related, so one has to be careful when diagnosing something. That is why self diagnosing something is not recommended.

The therapist is able to gain their trust naturally as well. This can come in their own time as they work together with them in a more practical way. They will also begin to get an idea of what the child has been exposed to by the way in which they play and when they are engaged in imaginary play.

This is great because it tells the therapist more about what is happening in their lives. It comes naturally to the child who enjoys this type of play. It is what they are used to. They will feel comfortable in this type of an environment and will enjoy coming to the sessions where they have fun in what they are doing.

It can be a process when parents decide on treatment or when a child is referred here. The therapist will usually assess the child. They will then decide upon treatment and the plan which will follow. Usually these are short sessions because children can't concentrate for as long as adults. They will then decide how they can move forward once these goals have been set.

Once trust is established, the therapist can work more closely with them. They will be able to ask them questions about what they are doing. They often ask them how they are feeling and why they are feeling in a particular way. Parents are advised to let the therapist establish the relationship on their own and not to interrupt with this.

Obviously the experience should count as well. However, it is the connection which leads to a good relationship. This is usually the first thing one looks to with adult psychologists. But one can expect that it takes more time to connect with a child. It is also a skill and the therapist needs to do this gradually in order for this to go smoothly and for the relationship to be effective.




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