Research has found Play Therapy  to be an effective therapeutic approach for a variety of children's difficulties including:

 

¨ Adjusting to family changes such as separation and divorce

 

¨ Making friends

 

¨ Excessive anger, fear, sadness, worry & shyness

 

¨ Aggression & acting out

 

¨ School difficulties

 

¨ ADD  &  ADHD

 

¨ Abuse & neglect

 

¨ Social adjustment issues

 

¨ Sleeping and eating difficulties

 

¨ Self concept & self esteem

 

¨ Trauma

 

¨ Grief & loss

 

¨ Autism (in cases other than severe autism)

 

¨ Chronic illness / hospitalization

 

¨ Physical symptoms without medical cause

 

¨ Bonding & Attachment issues

 

¨ Foster, adoption & identity issues

 

¨ Prenatal & Birth Trauma

 

¨ Selective Mutism

 

¨ Near Death Experiences

Who Can Play Therapy Help?

Play Therapy Australia |  Telephone:  0415  138 857 | PO Box 235 Fremantle WA  6959 Australia jill@playtherapyaustralia.com

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