PLAY THERAPY SERVICES
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
NHS data suggests rates of probable mental health disorders in 5- to 16-year-olds have increased, rising from 1 in 9 in 2017 to 1 in 6 in July 2020.
Source: Department of Education and Independent Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours, 2020.
WHY PLAY THERAPY?
Play Therapy helps children manage daily challenges they might face more effectively and can improve emotional literacy, regulation, concentration, problem-solving skills and peer relationships.
Here are some of the many benefits of Play Therapy:
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Processing and having a deeper understanding and acceptance of challenging thoughts and feelings
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Increased confidence, self-esteem and regulation
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Greater focus and concentration leading to better engagement with learning
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Managing social interactions and relationships more easily
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Building healthy relationships
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A deeper acceptance and calm