Group Play Therapy
Group therapy has many benefits for children presenting with various concerns.
Group Play Therapy offers children a safe space to share their experiences and feelings with other children with similar concerns or diagnoses. I use the same therapeutic approaches with both groups and individual clients, including:
Clay therapy
Sandplay therapy
Art therapy
Games
Relaxation techniques
Group therapy allows for me, as therapist, to observe relational interactions. I can gently draw attention to feelings and emotional content, with the aim of improving client’s self-awareness and empathy skills.
Who can attend?
Group Play Therapy usually runs for a minimum of 6 sessions, however more sessions are often needed
Group Play therapy works best for small groups of three to four children
Group Play therapy is most suitable for children of similar ages with similar presenting concerns such as:
