by GenesisAdmin | Oct 24, 2014 | Emotional Development, Therapy |
Playtherapy comes in many forms and at times I’ve found that nothing can really bring a message home to kids the way a good story book can. I often think of the books below as my old, reliable friends. They have never failed me and I plan to still use them a...
by GenesisAdmin | Aug 5, 2014 | Emotional Development, Parent guidance |
Helping Children with Fear – advice from a Play Therapist All children have fears at some point in their life and it is usually considered to be a normal part of development. These fears are only abnormal if they are persistent or interfere with the child’s...
by GenesisAdmin | Jul 29, 2014 | Early Childhood Development |
The importance of creative play Kids naturally love creative play. They love painting, playing with play dough, dressing-up and making things. Not only is this type of play necessary for a child’s well-being, but it can also assist children by: Providing a safe,...
by GenesisAdmin | Jul 7, 2014 | Emotional Development, Therapy |
What is Play Therapy? “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” ~ Plato Play therapy is a therapeutic medium used by therapists who work with children. Children cannot always express themselves and speak about their...
by GenesisAdmin | Jun 4, 2014 | Parent guidance, Therapy |
6 things not to do when your child goes for play therapy There are quite a few articles out there with helpful hints on what to do when your child goes for play therapy, but what must you not do? Here are a few helpful tips or things to avoid when your child...