"Play Therapy is now a well researched and effective form of psychotherapy/counselling for a wide range of childhood emotional, behavioural, social and psychological difficulties"(APTA, 2016)

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"Children use play as a natural form of communication in everyday life and opportunities to play are important for every child’s development. However play therapy is a different experience than everyday play for the child, as the specialised skills of the trained play therapist enables the child to enter into a therapeutic relationship wherein the child can safely express, explore and make sense of their difficult and sometimes painful life experiences" (APTA, 2016). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play Therapy at Play Therapy Spectrum 

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At Play Therapy Spectrum we use the Synergetic Play Therapy® approach. We are also influenced by the Autplay model of training and Theraplay interventions.

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"Synergetic Play Therapy® (2008) is a researched-informed model of play therapy blending the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, physics, attachment, mindfulness, and therapist authenticity. Its primary play therapy influences are Child-Centered, Experiential, and Gestalt theories." We are so excited to offer this groundbreaking approach that focuses on the latest evidence and information available.