At Together We Heal, we understand that children sometimes don’t want to express their feelings, worries, or experiences in words. Play is a medium through which children can express themselves and understand the world around them.
Play therapy helps children by offering them an opportunity to use their imagination, creativity, and expression through the means of play as a form of therapy. Play therapy is a wonderful alternative for children and families in the Boronia area looking for support through the NDIS psychotherapy and counselling in Boronia services. Play therapy can help children foster and build their emotional and mental wellbeing.
Play therapy offers children the opportunity to communicate in various ways that go beyond talking. By implementing different games, toys, and activities, children are able to better understand their feelings, learn new skills, and build the ability to confront different challenges in life. They are also able to build their self-esteem and confidence.
Play Therapy can support children experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioural, social and developmental challenges.
Depending on the individual child and their goals, play therapy may assist with:
Play-based therapeutic approaches can also be particularly valuable for children with autism, ADHD, developmental differences, communication difficulties, sensory needs or other additional support needs, where traditional talk-based therapy may not always be the most engaging or appropriate approach. Depending on their individual needs, children may also benefit from children’s occupational therapy.
Every play therapy varies. because every child is different.
Our psychologists and therapists take time to understand different aspects of a child’s life, including their personality, strengths, interests, and developmental needs. With this understanding, our psychologists create an environment where children are comfortable, interested, and supported.
Depending on the child, sessions may include:
Using toys, characters, dolls, figures or pretend play to explore situations, relationships and emotions.
Supporting turn-taking, communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, patience and social interaction.
Including drawing, painting and craft activities that provide another way for children to communicate and express themselves.
Helping children explore different situations, perspectives, feelings and possible ways of responding.
Supporting engagement, regulation, body awareness and participation where appropriate.
Helping children recognise, name and understand emotions and gradually develop strategies for managing them.
At Together We Heal, we recognise that there is no single approach that works for every child.
Our Play Therapy sessions are tailored to the child’s age, developmental stage, communication style, interests, strengths and individual support needs. For children who may benefit from additional developmental support, occupational therapy can also be considered as part of their individualised support.
Some children may be naturally confident and begin engaging quickly, while others may need more time to become comfortable with the therapist and therapeutic environment. We respect each child’s pace and focus on developing a trusting therapeutic relationship before expecting them to explore more challenging emotions or experiences.
Our aim is for therapy to be a place where children feel safe, accepted, heard and understood.
Supporting a child often involves more than working with the child alone.
Where appropriate and with relevant consent, our therapists can collaborate with parents, carers, schools, teachers and other professionals involved in the child’s care.
This collaborative approach can help the important skills developed during therapy transfer into everyday life.
Parents and carers may also receive practical guidance and strategies to help reinforce emotional regulation, communication, routines, positive behaviour and other therapeutic goals at home. Families can also explore the Parent Support Family Program where additional family-focused support may be appropriate.
The goal of play therapy is not simply for a child to participate successfully during a therapy session. We want children to gradually use the skills they develop in the places that matter most – at home, at school and within their community.
Through play, connection and positive therapeutic experiences, we aim to help children strengthen their ability to:
At Together We Heal, we believe therapy for children should be meaningful, engaging and responsive to who they are.
Our Play Therapy approach provides children with an opportunity to explore their emotions and experiences while building skills that can support their wellbeing, relationships and development. Our psychological services can provide additional support based on each child’s individual needs and therapeutic goals.
For families seeking additional support, Psychology In Boronia can also be part of a broader approach to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and development.
Contact Together We Heal today to learn more about play therapy, discuss your child’s individual needs, or book an initial appointment.
Email us:- admin@togetherweheal.com.au
Address:- 2/280 Dorset Road, Boronia VIC 3155
