Family Counseling - Seattle - Play Therapy

You may want to consider play therapy or family therapy if your child has difficulties that interfere with his or her normal development, such as fearfulness, aggressive behavior, or difficulty sleeping.  Seek child or family counseling.

 

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Seattle: What should I expect from a family counselor?

Seattle family therapy sessions often focus on the development of skills related to understanding self and others, such as conflict resolution and the development of empathy. Some family therapists may meet with your child individually, while others may prefer a combination individual and sessions and sessions with your entire family. To find out more, contact a family counselor in Seattle.

Family Counseling - Seattle - Play Therapy

What can we learn from children's play? Parents of young children take advantage of many resources to ensure their children a healthy, happy childhood. Seattle's community of child therapists, or play therapists, is one of these resources. Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the natural process of play to treat children. In other words, it's simply counseling for kids.

The main reason that children play is to learn and make sense of their world. When children act out familiar or imaginary scenes, they try on different roles and experience the world from different perspectives. Play gives them a sense of mastery over situations they don't understand, such as divorce or the death of a grandparent, and it helps them release impulses that may be otherwise unacceptable. In addition, play allows children to express emotions that they can't explain. By reenacting situations in which they felt jealousy, disappointment, or resentment, for example, children learn to identify and regulate their emotions.

Possible goals for you to discuss with a play therapist include better communication, increased frustration tolerance, better impulse control, and improved relationships. Your therapist will help you understand the stages of emotional and cognitive development and how you can better support your child's growth. To learn more about play therapy and to find play therapists in Seattle, browse the Feel Good Seattle site and visit the Association of Play Therapy at http://www.a4pt.org/.