Play Therapy @ Alloway Therapy Services

Play therapy refers to a large number of treatment methods, all of which make use of one or more of the natural benefits of play. All Play therapy differs from regular play in that the therapist helps children systematically address and resolve their own problems. Play therapists use techniques such as music, art, games, puppetry and sand tray to help children confront what is bothering them. Play is fun and allows them a safe psychological distance from their problems and allows them to express their true thoughts and feelings in ways best suited to their developmental level.