therapy approaches is the belief that each child is capable of internal growth and healing, and that the child's play is an expression of their al., 2021).
Simone is a four-year-old whose mother struggles with depression and setting limits. Simone displays symptoms of anxiety, depression, and aggressive and oppositional behaviors. Simone's mom reports home and school, and she usually allows Simone to have her way. The play therapist utilizes Theraplay games with Simone and her mom, such as Mother-May-I and mirroring, to develop emotional sensitivity and responsivity within the parent-child relationship. The self-regulation and resiliency, and her mom shows an improvement in
Play Therapy with Adolescents Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood, and is one of the most vulnerable developmental stages. effective in bridging the gulf between counselors and clients presents within the session, introducing a creative technique may was effective with college students for developing self-awareness, discovering values, and engaging in decision-making about future career directions.
Simone is now a 15-year-old whose grandmother passed away during the pandemic. In addition, Simone's mother was recently diagnosed
with COVID and has been admitted several times to the hospital due symptoms of anxiety and depression in addition to grief. On Simone's paperwork, her mother revealed that Simone had participated in play therapy in the past, has a history of dealing with some of the same symptoms, and requested play therapy. During the intake, Simone shared that she felt a lot of sadness due to being unable to attend her grandmother's funeral. In addition, she explained that she worried a lot when her mom did not feel well and felt overwhelmed and anxious when her mother was admitted to the hospital. The play therapist saw Simone once weekly over ten weeks and utilized the sand tray therapy to express her grief, depression, and anxiety. The therapist experienced during the session. Simone was able to unveil feelings Simone now uses healthy coping skills and shows improvement with grief and depression.
The power of play is
undeniable and can be life-changing at all stages of life.
Play Therapy with Adults Although primarily viewed as applicable to children and adolescents, play therapy can be an effective therapeutic medium for working with adults with complex trauma who experienced early childhood research on play therapy with adults, studies suggest that play therapy can be effective when working with individual adults and couples to increase positive emotions and experiences, improve communication, bring interpersonal closeness, inspire creativity, working with adults also has the potential to stimulate curiosity
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