Child-Centred Play Therapy
The most natural way for children to show us what’s on their minds, is through play
Kinds offers child-centred play therapy (CCPT). Child Centred Play Therapy is a form of child counselling and a non- directive and child- led form of therapy, which means that Manon follows your child’s pace and play.
What is Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)
The most natural way for children to show us what’s on their minds, is through play. Play helps children to express and process what they are thinking and feeling and toys are like children’s words. Play helps children process their feelings when words are not readily available. It supports children with making sense of the world around them and learn skills through play in a developmentally appropriate way. Play therapy is suitable form of therapy for children of all kinds.
Child Centred Play Therapy is a form of child counselling and a non- directive and child- led form of therapy, which means that Manon follows your child’s pace and play. During this gentle process, children develop a positive relationship of trust and acceptance with Manon which allows them to express and process their emotions and experiences.
What can play therapy help with?
Play therapy can help with fostering the development of a variety of social and emotional skills. It can help with developing self esteem and problem solving skills and it provides children with a safe place to explore and practice social skills. Play therapy fosters children's imagination and creativity and through play therapy, children are better able to understand their experiences, emotions and behaviours and find their own resources for healing and growth.
Duration
The number of play therapy sessions needed can vary and is based on the unique needs of every child and how they progress through the various stages of their therapy. Most often a minimum of 12-16 sessions is needed, and in some cases 20 or more sessions are required.
The process
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Our initial contact will be via phone or email, and together we will establish if play therapy may be the right support for your child.
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Our first meeting is the intake session. This session focuses on gathering information about your child, talk about your concerns and discuss what you would like your child to gain from play therapy. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. After our initial meeting we organise a time for you and your child to have a look in the playroom before starting their therapy sessions. Intake sessions take 60 minutes and happen face to face.
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Child play therapy sessions happen weekly, at the same day and time in a therapeutic playroom. The setup and toys in the playroom are the same every session. The playroom is equipped with a variety of toys and activities, such as nurturing, creative, constructive, sensory, pretend-play toys and materials. Play therapy sessions take 50 minutes.
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Parent review sessions happen after each fifth or sixth play therapy session. This is a planned time to update you on your child’s progress in therapy, to answer your questions and talk about how your child is doing at home and at school. Parent review sessions take 60 minutes and happen face to face or online.
