Mahon Family Resource Centre
Play Therapy
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As play is a child’s natural form of expression, play therapy can help your child to
understand and make sense of their feelings, emotions or painful experiences through
creative arts such as sand, clay, symbols, art, music, puppets, role play and much more!
Play therapy also helps children to address behavioral issues.
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Who does it benefit?
Play Therapy is effective for children between the ages of 3-15. Below are some reasons why children might attend play therapy sessions
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Emotional difficulties such as aggression
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Attachment issues
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Depression, low self-esteem and anxiety
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Behavioural difficulties
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Family breakdown,
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Learning difficulties
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Loss or bereavement
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Trauma
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Bullying
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Adoption/fostering
Play Therapy helps children to:
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Become more aware of their feelings.
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Develop a stronger self-image.
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Develop self-esteem.
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Develop confidence in their abilities.
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Deal with and manage conflict/anger in more appropriate ways.
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Make sense of life experiences by playing them out at their own pace.
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Work through issues that have upset them.
Play therapy also aims to help parents and caregivers to understand your child’s world.
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