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Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQ: FAQ

So, what is play therapy really all about?

Play therapy is a theoretically-based, age-appropriate approach to child therapy that builds on the normal communication style of children. Therapists strategically use play therapy to help children express what is troubling them when they do not have the verbal language to express their thoughts & feelings. In play therapy, toys are like the child's words and play is the child's
language.

Can my child benefit from seeing a play therapist?

Research supports the effectiveness of play therapy with children experiencing a wide variety of social, emotional, behavioural and learning problems including:

  • Anxiety

  • Family Separation

  • Trauma

  • ADHD

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Death / grief and loss

  • Chronic illness

  • Physical and/or sexual abuse

  • Domestic violence

  • Natural disasters

  • Social / relationship issues

How can a play therapist help my child & what are some of the benefits?

Play therapy provides the opportunity for children to develop insight and resolution about inner conflicts or dysfunctional thinking, and allows them to learn more adaptive behaviours when there are emotional or skills deficits. Play therapy helps children:

  • Become more responsible for behaviours and develop successful strategies

  • Develop new and creative solutions to problems

  • Develop respect and acceptance of self and others

  • Learn to experience and express emotions

  • Learn new social skills and relational skills with family

  • Develop empathy and respect for self and others

What about your service and NDIS?

Resilient Kids Play Therapy is happy to discuss NDIS questions in relation to play therapy/capacity building as you get started on your NDIS journey.

When do you run sessions?

Play therapy sessions are available during and after school hours

What type of clients do you hold sessions with?

Resilient Kids Play Therapy has: 

  • Private Clients     

  • NDIS Self-Managed Clients       

  • NDIS Plan-Managed Clients

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