Play Therapy Services
Humanistic Play Therapy
An evidence-based approach to children therapy focuses on providing emotional support for children through therapeutic interventions for youth. It is grounded in the idea that play serves as the universal language for children, allowing them to express their thoughts and feelings without words. This makes it a culturally and developmental
An evidence-based approach to children therapy focuses on providing emotional support for children through therapeutic interventions for youth. It is grounded in the idea that play serves as the universal language for children, allowing them to express their thoughts and feelings without words. This makes it a culturally and developmentally sensitive intervention for various presenting issues. Introduced by Virginia Axline in 1947, this method is based on Carl Roger’s client-centred approach.
Learn to Play Therapy
Developed by Karen Stagnitti, Learn to Play recognizes pretend play as a vital skill and aims to enhance children's spontaneous, self-initiated play, helping them engage and express themselves through therapeutic interventions for youth. This approach not only supports their ability to engage in play independently and with others but also
Developed by Karen Stagnitti, Learn to Play recognizes pretend play as a vital skill and aims to enhance children's spontaneous, self-initiated play, helping them engage and express themselves through therapeutic interventions for youth. This approach not only supports their ability to engage in play independently and with others but also fosters their social, emotional, and cognitive development, providing essential emotional support for children. Learn to Play is designed for children up to 10 years old who may experience developmental delays, language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or general difficulties with play, making it an effective form of children therapy.
Family Therapy (Van Fleet Filial)
Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW ™)
Filial Therapy is a systemic approach to children therapy that combines psychoeducation and play sessions. This innovative therapy involves training parents to become therapeutic agents for their own children, thereby strengthening the parent-child relationship. Parents are taught to engage in therapeutic play with their children, which f
Filial Therapy is a systemic approach to children therapy that combines psychoeducation and play sessions. This innovative therapy involves training parents to become therapeutic agents for their own children, thereby strengthening the parent-child relationship. Parents are taught to engage in therapeutic play with their children, which focuses on building attachment, empathy, and positive parenting behaviors. This method provides essential emotional support for children and is supported by person-centered principles, emphasizing unconditional positive regard, congruence, and empathy, making it an effective choice among therapeutic interventions for youth.
Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW ™)
Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW ™)
Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW™) is the original Rose (2012) model, founded on the triadic relationship between the child and their primary carer and the TLSW practitioner. This approach, pioneered by Richard Rose, integrates attachment theory and trauma-informed care, making it an effective form of children therapy. It aims to provide
Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW™) is the original Rose (2012) model, founded on the triadic relationship between the child and their primary carer and the TLSW practitioner. This approach, pioneered by Richard Rose, integrates attachment theory and trauma-informed care, making it an effective form of children therapy. It aims to provide emotional support for children by helping them construct a coherent and positive narrative of their life. The therapeutic interventions for youth involved in this process help the child make sense of their experiences and develop a healthier sense of self.