Play is the language of childhood, playfulness is the key to creating change.
At Secure Foundations we work with children and families to breakthrough and resolve psychological, emotional and behavioural challenges.
Allows children to play out what they may not be able to talk about. Where adults often talk about their feelings this can be very tricky for most children, and so as a play therapist we give them the opportunity to talk to us in their language; play.
Play is the therapy, it is a powerful way of 'being with' children in order to engage and work with them therapeutically. With its intervention children can:
- play out their inner and real life experiences in a way that builds insight and capacity
- express, communicate, regulate, practice and master new skills as well as a full range of emotions
Research shows that play therapy has (at least 🤭) 20 special superpowers that fall into 4 categories (Schaefer, & Drewes, 2014):
- Enhances social relationships
- Fosters emotional wellness
- Increases personal strengths
- Facilitates communication
🏢 14 Davallia Road, Duncraig, WA, 6023
