Play Therapy
Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling but they often show it through behavior, emotions, and play.
Family Wellness Counseling offers play therapy in DeBary, FL to help children express themselves in a safe and supportive environment while building emotional regulation, confidence, and coping skills.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, big emotions, life changes, or behavior concerns, our therapists help children and families feel more supported and connected. If you’re ready to get started, contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Understanding This Type of Therapy
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy refers to a large number of treatment methods, all applying the therapeutic benefits of play. This kind of therapy helps children to address and resolve their own problems and builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships in the world around them.
APT defines play therapy as the “systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.”
What does it help?
How it helps children:
- Become more responsible for their behaviors and develop more successful strategies
- Develop new and creative solutions to problems
- Develop respect and acceptance of self and others
- Learn to experience and express emotion
- Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others
- Learn new social skills and relational skills with family
- Develop self-efficacy and a better assuredness about their abilities
Play therapy aims to help a child’s growth and development. The practice of play therapy requires extensive, specialized education, training and experience. With our knowledge and background, we are confident that together we can set your child up for success.
Helpful Next Steps:
- Appointment Request
- Contact
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- Counseling for Trauma
- Family Counseling
If you’re interested in learning more about play therapy and how it can help your child grow, contact us today for a free consultation.
