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Play Therapy Techniques for Children
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Sand Tray Therapy
Purpose: To facilitate expression of emotions and resolution of conflicts. Conducted by allowing the child to create scenes in a sandbox using figures and objects.
Role-Playing
Purpose: To help children understand roles they or others play and to practice new behaviors. Conducted through acting out scenarios with the therapist or dolls.
Puppet Play
Purpose: To allow children to express thoughts and feelings more easily. Conducted by using puppets to act out situations in a controlled environment.
Art Therapy
Purpose: To encourage self-expression through creativity. Conducted by using drawing, painting, or other art forms.
Therapeutic Storytelling
Purpose: To help children process experiences and emotions. Conducted by the therapist telling stories that mirror the child's situation.
Music Therapy
Purpose: To use rhythm and melody to facilitate emotional and behavioral change. Conducted through playing instruments, singing, or listening to music.
Bibliotherapy
Purpose: To use literature to help children understand and cope with issues. Conducted by reading and discussing books related to their situations.
Therapy with Dollhouses
Purpose: To explore family dynamics and personal issues. Conducted by using a dollhouse to represent the child's life and identify feelings.
Board Games
Purpose: To facilitate communication and teach problem-solving skills. Conducted by using structured play with board games to encourage interaction.
Therapeutic Drawing
Purpose: To assess and treat emotional and behavioral issues through art. Conducted by having the child draw and then discussing the drawing with the therapist.
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