Therapy through play
Through play, therapists can help children learn more adaptive behaviors in situations in which the child presents emotional or social deficits.
Indications
The list of indications for Play Therapy (play therapy) includes children:
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with behavioural difficulties,
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in a difficult life situation,
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with developmental disorders,
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with disabilities,
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with mental disorders.
Disturbing behavior of children
shyness
sadness
no fun
reluctance to talk
aggression
irritability
withdrawal from contact
difficulties in making and maintaining friendships
quarrels with peers and siblings
behavioral difficulties
low social competences
difficulties in relationships with peers
adaptation difficulties
Difficult life situations
birth of siblings
change of guardian/adoption
death of a parent or other family member
emotional, physical and mental violence
conflict between parents
parents' separation or divorce
somatic illness of a sibling or parent
mental illness of a sibling or parent
neglect
substance abuse by a parent
sexual abuse
single parenthood
being away from home more than 9 hours a day
numerous removals
hospitalization of the child
Developmental disorders
delayed development of communication skills
delayed speech development
delayed emotional development
delayed social development
Disability
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reduced hearing ability, deafness
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reduced social functioning
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impaired communication skills (speech disorders, stammering)
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Asperger's syndrome
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autism
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reduced mobility
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celebral palsy
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reduced psycho-physical fitness due to somatic illnesses
Clinical disorders
disturbances in forming relationships and communicating
post-traumatic stress disorders
social anxiety disorders
depression
affect disorders
separation anxiety disorders
adjustment disorders
anxiety disorders
disorders in expressing emotions