Play Therapy with Older Children
How I work with older children
Play and the Creative Arts therapy is an approach that really suits Tweens and younger teens. This age group responds well to more structured symbolic play and the creative and expressive arts, Once they feel heard, seen and understood we work together to help them better understand their inner and outer world in a creative, holistic and integrative way.
Aims of Play Therapy with older children
To develop greater self awareness leading to increased self esteem.
To assist in the development of new skills for communicating.
Extending their emotional vocabulary.
To create and practice new skills for dealing with the typical challenges facing this age group.
To be sensitive to cultural considerations