Play Therapy in Dublin City 01/07/2013 21:20 - Childrens Health ----------------------------------- Play Therapy uses the power of play to help children achieve optimal growth and development and prevent or resolve a range of developmental and/or emotional difficulties. “Play is the child’s language and toys are the child’s words” (Landreth 1991).
Play Therapy can be beneficial for every child and can be used as a preventative measure. It helps children make sense of their world, reaching their full potential while developing resilience and emotional intelligence. Possible referral issues include:
• Emotional or behavioural issues • Communication difficulties • Delayed or uneven development • Learning difficulties • Relationship difficulties • Family Disruptions such as illness or divorce • Trauma • Bereavement or loss • Abuse or neglect • Chronic illness/hospitalisation • Bonding and attachment issues • Fostering, adoption and identity issues. • ADD, ADHD, Autism • Elective Mutism • Anxiety • Bullying • Low Self-Esteem • Poor play skills
Please call 085 123 8010 or email info@dublincounsellor.com to make an appointment
