Resilio PlayTherapy

15/03/2023

What is Play Therapy...
In my experience, the word play can devalue the quality of therapy because it is perceived to be 'fun and games', Yes, play can be.
But, it is also an opportunity to learn, challenge ourselves and others, develop or practice skills, and communicate in multiple ways...
Children and adults use play in their day to day. Whether it's a joke with a colleague, a harmless prank/joke, or a competitive game. .
These are the ways we connect with others. In the moments if we reflect, we may be able to notice triggers that cause certain reactions, which impact how we engage or our emotional wellbeing.
Play is built in all of us. It depends on whether we feel safe and accepted, and our environment allows us to be explorative and messy. Play facilities unconscious processing and the opportunity to recreate difficult experience.
Play welcomes imperfections.

04/03/2023

What happens when we internalise our emotions? .
We are ignoring the important messages our body is telling us. We distract ourselves from the problem, unable or unwilling to tolerate the signs and signals that something isn't right.
Maybe we distract ourselves, although it can be helpful in moderation, when this becomes our coping strategy, it is detrimental. Before we know it, we have become incredibly skilled at continuing this cycle..
Children who are unable to express themselves or tolerate their feelings may display concerning behaviour. Behaviour is a form of communication, so what are they trying to tell you? Start by recognising the emotions and empathise with their needs, then allow them to express it and safely redirect their behaviour towards a soft object or something malleable.

If you haven't heard Lisa Dion's podcasts I'd highly recommend them!

02/03/2023

What is the role of a play therapist?..
The foundation of a therapeutic relationship is trust. When a child feels safe, they are more able to explore the resources and different play themes. .
Play Therapists use themselves to mirror, reflect, and role model how difficult life events impact us and what we can do to manage those feelings.

01/03/2023

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How to help children thrive

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of pla...

01/03/2023

Play allows children to explore their emotions and experiences from a distance...
Children use toys, creative resources, and messy play to connect with their body and the world..
Imaginative play allows space for children to role play, create stories, and reenact their lived experiences. As they introduce different characters into their play, themes may emerge and communicate how the child feels and experiences the world.