Play therapy provides children with a non-verbal and universal means of expression that allows them to bridge the gap between concrete and abstract thought.
- Garry Landreth
From an early age, play is the natural way children communicate. They learn much about the world around them, and in return learn their place in that same world.
Utilising the power of play, children are the leaders in their therapy journey, using creative ways to problem-solve, enhance emotional and psychological development, build self-esteem and resiliency while learning self-regulation. Through the development of a strong therapeutic relationship, the child builds skills like empathy, social competence, and stress management.
When a child is empowered, validated, and trusted to be a part of their own therapeutic journey, a rich and deeply insightful world opens before them.
Guided by one of our trained Play Therapists, the child is bolstered by a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment, where they are allowed the freedom to feel, play, and express themselves in almost anyway they wish.
Through this process, children play in ways that help them overcome fears, break down barriers and grow self-confidence to continue their healing journey outside the play room.
Why Play Therapy?
Play therapy is a powerful, developmentally appropriate, and evidenced based counselling method for children.
✨We trust the child to lead us to where they need to be.
📣Toys are children’s words in the playroom.
🔎Children bring things to the playroom that they do not understand.
💡Play bridges the gap: what they don’t understand in their world, they come to understand in their play. What they cannot control in their reality, they can control in their play.
Grounding Philosophy
Aideen McCarthy of Playful Pathways in the UK explains the benefits of play therapy
Click the link below to read an article by Dr. Lawrence Cohen
Want to Know More?
Take a look at these videos and articles to help further explain Play Therapy.
Click the link below to read a blog post from Counselling in Melbourne
Want to Know More?
Click here to read to research on Play Therapy.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and seas where we gather, play, and heal. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Seeds of Grace is dedicated to fostering an environment that celebrates and respects the diversity of all individuals and families. We believe that every person, with respect for race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, or religion deserves equal access to quality care and support.
