This book is intended to be read to children, by therapists or parents. This book uses simple language and concepts to help children and parents understand what to expect in a child centered play therapy approach. Because children are not able to engage fully in abstract reasoning or thinking until approximately age 11, play is a developmentally respectful way to do therapy with a child. There are many established theoretical approaches to play therapy. Each approach takes into consideration the age and developmental stage of the child.
This book is intended to be read to children, by therapists or parents. This book uses simple language and concepts to help children and parents understand what to expect in a child centered play therapy approach. Because children are not able to engage fully in abstract reasoning or thinking until approximately age 11, play is a developmentally respectful way to do therapy with a child. There are many established theoretical approaches to play therapy. Each approach takes into consideration the age and developmental stage of the child.