Healing Through Play: Understanding the Therapeutic Benefits of Play Therapy
Playful Progress, Real Results
Play therapy can be a powerful tool for helping children, teens and adults to overcome challenges, develop essential life skills, and foster emotional well-being.
Play therapy is a valuable and evidence-based approach that can help individuals, cope with various emotional and behavioural challenges. It recognises that play is a natural medium through which individuals of various ages express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
"Because sometimes, the best conversations happen without words."
Why Choose Play Therapy
Behavioural Support
Play therapy provides a non-threatening medium for individuals to express complex emotions, facilitating communication and self-awareness.
Emotional Regulation
Through guided play, individuals learn to regulate and manage their emotions, fostering emotional resilience.
Developmentally Appropriate
Play therapy allows communication of emotions and experiences in a way that is developmentally appropriate.
Enhanced Communication
Play therapy enhances verbal and non-verbal communication skills, improving interpersonal relationships.
Coping Skills Development
Children, teens, and adults learn and practice effective coping mechanisms through play therapy, improving overall well-being.
Trauma Processing
Play therapy can help individuals, especially children, process and cope with traumatic experiences by reenacting and exploring them in a controlled and safe setting.
Play is a natural occurrence for children. Play Therapy provides a safe place where children are supported and guided towards revealing and healing their inner emotional world.
~ Nerida Oberg
What Can Play Therapy Look Like?
Children
Example: A child who has difficulty expressing their emotions may use dolls or toys to act out scenarios, providing valuable insights into their feelings.
Benefit: Play therapy helps children process trauma, develop coping skills, and enhance emotional intelligence.
Teens
Example: A teenager struggling with self-esteem may use art materials to create representations of themselves, allowing for non-verbal expression.
Benefit: Play therapy provides a safe space for teens to explore identity, build resilience, and address issues such as anxiety or depression.
Adults
Example: An adult dealing with stress at work may use a sandbox with miniature figures to recreate work scenarios, offering a unique perspective on challenges.
Benefit: Play therapy assists adults in addressing issues such as work-related stress, relationship difficulties, or trauma through creative expression.
Meet Nerida Oberg | Play Therapist
Nerida has over 3 decades of diverse experience, she studied 16 different modalities of therapy and taught 12 modules at 2 leading tertiary colleges in Sydney for over a decade. Nerida’s passion is her service to others, for healing, growth and behavioural change where needed.
Explore the Healing Potential Through Playful Exploration
To book a play therapy session with us, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to helping you flourish through the power of play!