Association for Play Therapy: Introducing Andrew

Introducing Andrew – Transcript

Mum: “Oh hey Andrew, how was school today?

Andrew: “Well, it was a very frustrating day. Tommy was teasing me about my haircut, and that was embarrassing. As a way of coping with my embarrassment, I became angry. I’m ashamed to admit it, dear mother, but I could not resist striking Tommy with my fist. Well, this act of emotional release did offer a moment’s respite from my embarrassment. The victory was short-lived. The next thing I knew, Tommy had immobilized me with a headlock and gave me what is referred to colloquially as a swirling. “

This isn’t how kids communicate.

But they do communicate in other ways. Play is a child’s first language. When a child plays, they express thoughts and feelings that would otherwise remain hidden.

That’s why play therapy can be a powerful tool for addressing a child’s cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
Licensed mental health practitioners, like Nurturing Support, use play therapy to help children process their experiences and develop more effective strategies for managing their world.

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