What is Play therapy ?

Childhood is the one story that stands by itself in every soul     ~ Ivan Doig

Play therapy is a therapeutic approach based on developmental principles. It is a process where the child chooses objects, symbols, or types of play to express their concerns and work through particular problems. Play therapists are trained to observe and facilitate the therapy process. 

 

about play therapy

The main goals, regardless of the issue, are to help children regain their former level of functioning, enhance self-esteem and build the child’s coping resources. It is ideally suited to children 3-12 years of age. Parents are considered extremely important partners in the therapy process and are invited to take on a number of roles. For more information on Play Therapy click here for a pdf information file. (you will need Adobe Reader)

Play Therapy Dimensions Model

Play Therapy Dimensions Model

Dr. Lorri Yasenik brings both theoretical and practical experience to her play therapy practice She is a certified and registered play therapy supervisor and teaches nationally and internationally in the field of play therapy. Lorri is the co-author of the PlayTherapy Dimensions Model: A Decision-Making Model for Integrative PlayTherapists.

Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Interview Series

Interview with the Directors of RMPTI, Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner, international trainers in play therapy.

From the Association for Play Therapy

Introducing Andrew

Play Therapy Works!

From the Association for Play Therapy