What is child-centered play therapy?

• This is not just a game; it is a non-directive way for children to talk about what is on their mind. Just as adults use words to talk, children use games and toys to express their inner world. Therefore, play therapy for children is the same as counselling for adults.

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Is Child-Centred Play Therapy Effective?

• Child-centred play therapy has been practised overseas for decades. Research has shown that it helps children reduce various emotional and behavioural difficulties. From clinical experience an practice, children often show significant improvements in many areas. It is commonly observed that children become more confident, gain better self-control, and appear happier overall.

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Goals of Child-Centred Play Therapy

• To help children express their thoughts, needs, and feelings through play

• To assist children in developing a more positive self-concept, greater self-acceptance, self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence

• To help children develop better self-direction, independence, sense of responsibility, and self-control

• To help children learn to identify and express their emotions

• To help children build and develop an internal system of evaluation, and to trust themselves more