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Toilet Rolls and Social Skills
Pretend play has 6 main aspects to it. One of them is called Object Substitution. Object substitution is the ability to use an unstructured toy such as a box or toilet roll as something entirely different to what it is. This could be using a box as a bed for baby, a...
Inhibitors To Play
Play is essential to a child’s growth and development. However not all children develop the skills necessary to use play as a way of regulating. It is for this reason play therapy is a valuable tool in supporting the development of young children. In recent years...
Types of Play Therapy
One of the unique things about play therapy is that it can be adapted to the child in the present moment. Each child is unique, so different approaches can be used at different times to suit their needs. The two most common ways of being by the therapist in the play...
Our Approach
Our approach to therapy may be a little different. It is focused on creating a safe nurturing environment for our little people and parents to thrive in. This environment encompasses total acceptance of the child for who they naturally are. This is underpinned...
What Is Play Therapy?
It is a creative counselling process where play is the main modality. Play is the natural language of the child and the toys become the child’s words. A play therapist is specifically trained to be able to identify and understand this. The ability to understand a...