How long is it for?

That depends. Some children come for weeks, some children come for a few months and some for longer. The Play Therapist will talk to you about this at the beginning and during the work and will decide together with parent and child what is best for your child. The minimum recommended is 12 sessions. The sessions are for 45 minutes each week. It is important to attend all sessions, for your child’s benefit.

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Is it Private?
The Play Therapist does not discuss what the child or young person is doing in the play room with anyone else unless there is a safety risk. It is ok for the child to talk to other children or adults about what they do in the play room if they wish.

A therapeutic session can allow your child work through their feelings. After each session it is good to give your child some space, and allow them to tell you about their experience in their own time, if they wish.

Approximately week 8-10, the play therapist will meet with you to discuss how the sessions are going, and if extended sessions would be of benefit.

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What do the Sessions Involve? 

Art – painting, drawing, creating

Sand Play – creating worlds in the sand tray using small figures

Sensory Play – Engaging their senses though Slime making, Ooblek, Waterbeads, Kinetic sand

Movement – Using balance toys, making their own fidget toys, dance, play fighting

Puppets – Creating characters and stories

Music – Using drums and other instruments to play with rhythm

Mindfulness – Practicing child friendly breathing exercises, using imagery to calm the nervous system

Games – Engaging in games the child enjoys, for relationship building,

Lego – Using Lego for creative expression