HOW PLAY THERAPY HELP KIDS WITH EMOTIONS


There are a lot of things a Children might not be able to express and there can be a lot of reasons why. Lack of vocabulary, lack of self-confidence, strict parents are few of them. 
Play therapy, is an intervention first performed by Freud in 1909 when he met a kid who displayed phobic symptoms. He initiated therapeutic play methods to help the kid cope with his fear. From 1960 onwards, Filial Therapy (discovered by Bernard and Guerney) became known as Play Therapy. It became a method of responding and meeting children's mental health needs. 
Play Therapy begins with the kid exploring all sorts of toys and games available in the play room that are age appropriate. When a child struggles or goes through a situation, his selection of toys entirely depends on his emotional state. Then, it’s entirely therapist’s observation to interpret how the child plays. Sometimes, it becomes uncomfortable to perform something and that at the end of every session is discussed with the parents. 
Since Play Therapy is child centered, it helps them in all dimensions. The child feels like they’re being heard and watched. Therefore, it results in their academic and behavior improvement. The kid also feels less anxious and more confident in him. 
You can know if your child needs a therapy when, they are constantly feeling sad, having random outbursts and fighting over little things, fearful, physically ill and anxious.
During Therapy, a child releases hormone called Oxytocin that makes them feel more relaxed and open up. Play therapy helps in promoting creativity, decision-making skills, healing from traumatic events problem solving and expressing emotions openly.


Here is little update about Play Therapy and how it's incorporates confidence within kids. 

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