PLAY THERAPY - WHAT IS IT?

[@brandondill8125]

Who ever pressed the unlike is someone who doesn't understand that this is an absolute truth and cannot begin to trust the process. Keep practicing and thank you for your insight. 🙏

[@PlayfulPathways]

Thanks for your support Brandon!

[@sandstorycentre]

This is so clear and so passionately stated - thank you! I'll be sharing this with anyone who asks me 'what is Play Therapy?'

[@HassanAli-qq8yb]

I’ve been struggling so much as to what I’d like to do after my degree, this has helped a lot. Really interesting path. - thank you

[@jasmineharris2518]

Update? Did you continue down this path, or found something else? If I may ask, what degree did you obtain? I received a bachelors in behavioral science and a year after graduating feel like I am finally narrowing down what it is that Im interested in.

[@HassanAli-qq8yb]

@@jasmineharris2518 hii, I’m in my 2nd year rn but it still remains an option but I’m more interested in educational psychology rn 😭

[@mostafafawaz7805]

what an amazing stream of passion expression , you got me onboard

[@mostak_imran]

Thank you for taking the initiative of making videos on Play Therapy. Hopefully more videos will be uploaded gradually.

[@PlayfulPathways]

Thanks for your support! Yes, lots more videos on the way. Let us know if there's anything you think we should cover in future videos.

[@julg7996]

Ma’am, I hope to be just like you when I grow up. 😊You’ve perfectly described the career I am most passionate about pursuing. Cheers from Canada ❤🎉

[@Jcook9513]

I wish I had this when I was a kid...🙁

[@Daisy233-t6e]

Thank you for explaining it SO WELL !! 😃

[@PlayfulPathways]

You're welcome Jenny!

[@tiannahook2718]

THX SO MUCH every video i went to so long i had to wait 30 min to find out what play therapy meant instead i should of came here quicker [ i'm not even i teen yet and i want to dot this as my job when i'm older it's way to early to decide]

[@PlayfulPathways]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@trrhyn]

I was so happy when I watched this, thinking this would be perfect for my 3yo son and hearing your Australian accent, thought it might be accessible to me but alas you are based in london. Any recommendations for something similar in Melbourne??

[@randytobien8858]

Great video!!! Ever heard of Deep Play/ackermann?

[@bxbxb1_554]

This is such a throwback

[@s.hawkins3288]

Thanks for simplifying PT for me.

[@PlayfulPathways]

you're welcome!

[@stephainecourtney9198]

Love this video. I wish I could interview you for a podcast.

[@PlayfulPathways]

Hi Stephaine. Feel free to email me with more info if you'd like to chat. My email is [e-mail]

[@jessicapalmer7148]

Hi, I am wanting to be a play therapist. I am wondering how you got into it? Did you study Psychology? I am in Australia and not sure where to start.

[@PlayfulPathways]

Hi Jessica. Most play therapy training courses are postgraduate and require students to have relevant undergraduate degrees (such as psychology, teaching, etc) or experience with children. I believe there is a play therapy masters course at Deakin University and possibly others too. It might be best to google the relevant play therapy professional bodies in Australia to see what training options they recommend. Good luck!

[@deepi_ki_dunia]

Thank you for explaining it so well

[@carinafinoli3636]

What a beautiful job

[@adamh7947]

What do you do in instances where a child finds play to be chronically threatening?

[@IcanSeeMyselfOutThanks]

I am interested in this as well. I wonder why they haven't responded yet?

[@PlayfulPathways]

I would wonder what kinds of play or in what ways the child finds play threatening e.g. play with others, role play, messy play etc. Play is the natural language of children , so they almost always have their own ways of playing, even if others don't recognise it as play. They key is to finding what kind of play they enjoy and finding ways to support or engage in that with them.

[@littlecaliph6530]

What is purpose of play theraphy?

[@zinajo9615]

My kid is doing play therapy.. they dont talk in the session and my kid doesn't ask for help and dont talk about herself she is very locked onto herself.. will that help her

[@littlecaliph6530]

What is the philosophy of play therapi

[@janerichards3206]

Hi there, this video was really helpful! I am in year 13 and thinking of going into a career in play therapy, and was wandering what course I would choose in uni?

[@PlayfulPathways]

Hi Jane. Play Therapy is a postgraduate qualification ( a PG Diploma or Masters). Different training routes have slightly different requirements, but generally speaking play thearpy trainees need to have a relevant undergraduate degree (could be from childcare, education, healthcare etc.) and / or can demonstrate expereince working with children. Good Luck!

[@s.bx13]

I really want to become a play therapist I’m currently doing my university degree in working with children young people and family’s. So how can I become a play therapist? I would have to do a masters degree in it? X

[@shijilp2006]

I have non verbal autistic twins of 4 years and is asked to develop play skills... Can play therapy benefits them?

[@PlayfulPathways]

Yes it could! You may also find it helpful to seek out support/coaching for yourself so that you can be support the development of their play skills. I would recommend Autplay Therapy - a play therapy approach developed specifically to support the needs of neurodivergent children and their families.

[@dogteeth5091]

I need play Therapy

[@615BlackBarbie]

Has your form of Play Therapy updated in the office?

[@randitex25]

How can you introduce going to a therapist to your child? I don’t want him to think he’s going to the dr but idk if I need to explain he’s going to someone he needs to talk to about what’s bothering him?

[@PlayfulPathways]

Hi there. Thanks for the question. I would have a chat to the therapist that you're planning to send your child to and see what they recommend. There are lots of different kinds of therapy with lots of different approaches, so it would be important that whatever you're telling your child is consistent with the kind of experience they're likely to have. In my work, what the child is told about play therapy differs depending on the child's age and what the concerns are. Older children or children who have asked for support will often get a more direct introduction by the parent, where younger children will be given a more general introduction focused on the play aspect of the therapy. I've created a leaflet for parents to read to their children which has a short explanation and pictures of me and my toys. This can serve as a great pre-introduction and then when the child comes to the first session (and actually gets to meet me and see the room etc) we talk more about what it's all about.

[@zadievc3973]

Thanks for your body. I am confused and would like to know what is the difference between health play specialist and play therapist ...

[@PlayfulPathways]

Hi Zadie. Health Play Specialists tend to work in hospitals and medical settings, working with children around issues related to their time in hospital/illness or supporting children and families in making sure that children are having opportunities to access appropriate play experiences etc. There are similarities with play therapy in that we both use play as a therapeutic tool, however play therapists are trained counsellors/psychotherapists who work with many kinds of issues and concerns related to social, emotional and mental wellbeing. Some play therapists do work in hospitals but many (like myself) work in other settings like schools, in private practice or as part of a mental health team. I hope that answers your question!

[@cherrychan030]

Hi Aideen, (greeting from Hong Kong). I want to be a play therapy, but don’t know which university offering play therapy program is better. As I’m planning to study in the uk for my master degree, and I searched that University of Roehampton has launched program of play therapy, have you heard of the program? Is play therapy popular in the UK?

[@jmderauville9433]

Check also playtherapy International, course Is offered in Hong Kong! But not sure when due to pandemic situation at the moment. Good luck!

[@benjaminaugustine5379]

Can i have pdf materials on this ?

[@nehajain8935]

Can play therapy be used for adults?

[@PlayfulPathways]

Hi Neha. Great question! Yes play therapy can be used with adults. Many adults find creative therapies (such as play, art, dance, music and sand) a great and very effective alternative to talking therapies, especially if they find talking difficult. I personally don't work with adults, but there are other play therapists who certainly do.

[@nehajain8935]

@@PlayfulPathways Thanks so much for this piece of information. :)

[@user-td7up3ow5o]

Hello, can I go into a post grad degree in play therapy with psychology under grad course?

[@the_ravens_room]

Sounds very interesting. Is there a published evidence base? I've love to read some studies

[@PlayfulPathways]

Yes! There is lots of play therapy outcomes research out there! Have a look at this website to find out more - evidencebasedchildtherapy.com/

[@the_ravens_room]

@@PlayfulPathways Thank you!

[@MisturHipstur]

This is what I want to do

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[@dragon5064]

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