Play therapy training can be an incredibly beneficial tool for you to use with your kiddo clients. It is a type of therapy which uses play activities and games to help children express and process their feelings in an environment that feels safe and non-threatening.
Play therapy helps children learn communication skills, cope better with difficult emotions such as anger and sadness, manage stress, develop self-confidence, and gain insight into the root causes of their problems. Play therapy can help children find release from traumatic experiences, build trust with adults in authorities, learn problem-solving skills, practice cooperation with peers, improve self-esteem and resilience, understand themselves better and make positive behavioural changes. The use of play activities also encourages creativity which could lead to positive thinking patterns and improved mental health outcomes. Ultimately, play therapy helps children explore their feelings in ways appropriate for their age level.
During a play therapy training retreat, you will learn a variety of techniques that you can use with your clients to achieve these goals. Some examples include sandplay therapy, puppet play, music/art/drama therapies, outdoor activities, etc. By learning these techniques and how to best use them during sessions with your clients, you are able to help support the emotional growth of the child in a meaningful ways.
Come learn more about play therapy in May of 2023, it will be a training you won’t want to miss!
