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Play Therapy Sessions

Following an introductory session, a child is invited to return to the playroom to start an episode of Play Therapy.

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There are 4 phases of Play Therapy. Each phase is a vital part of the therapeutic process. 

 

While an episode of Play Therapy is on average 12 - 15 weeks, depending on a child's difficulties and challenges, they may need longer. To continue or to prepare to end, can be decided at a review meeting after eight sessions.

4 Phases of Play Therapy

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1. Building Trust

in the therapist and the process.

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and expressing emotions - using the toolkit to play out experiences.

2. Exploring

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3. Empowering

the child to make choices - deciding what to do next.

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and consolidating new coping skills, tools and strategies and saying goodbye. 

4. Integrating

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