Broad Horizons therapy service Northamptonshire, psychotherapy
Broad Horizons Therapy services Northamptonshire
Trauma informed training therapy Northamptonshire
Broad Horizons therapy service Northamptonshire, psychotherapy
Play Therapy for non-complex needs
Blocks of 12, 18 or 24 individual sessions with Multi-agency Review and Liaison hours as additional
The play therapist works primarily through the medium of play. The play therapist uses metaphor and symbolism with the child to play out internal processes.
Paramount to all play therapy is the perception that play is the child’s first language and means of expression. Children show distress in a number of ways, they may appear withdrawn, angry or disruptive, displaying eating or sleeping difficulties or struggling with relationships. Working relationally with the child in a therapy room equipped with play materials that will aid the child in their exploration of emotions.
Play therapy can help with a variety of issues including, behavioural difficulties, emotional or physical trauma, and disability. Post abuse, significant life changes such as divorce, adoption, fostering, separation & loss. Play therapy is used to assist the child or young person to explore and master emotional destress.
Who may benefit from this intervention?
Children with a range of emotional needs and challenging behaviours