Why Play Therapy is Necessary for Children​
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Play is a child's natural language and provides a therapeutic approach that is child-centered, evidence-based, and very effective for dealing with:
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Trauma & Transitions
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Neurodiversity supports
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Cognitive struggles
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Social Emotional struggles
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Anxiety & Worries
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Life Changes & Events
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Depression & Behavioral outbursts
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Many more
Children are not cognitively capable of engaging verbally with adults in a manner required by traditional psychotherapy.Watch this video clip for a brief video explanation.
Play Therapy Benefits
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Through play therapy, a child client can:
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Build trust​
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Learn proper socialization & positive behaviors​
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Learn proper emotion regulation​
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Decrease anxiety & externalizing behaviors​
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Increase problem-solving skills​
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Improve communication skills​
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Increase self-esteem
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Watch this video clip to see why play therapy is critical when treating children.
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First Location
22 South Main St
Suite 303 (3rd floor)
Wolfeboro, NH 038
Second Location
112 Main St
Wakefield, NH 03887
Monday-Saturday
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Each therapist's hours and openings for
in person and telehealth appointments may vary.
We would love to hear from you!
Click here to a consultation or ask any questions about our services by emailing info@bridgewaycouselingnh.com
​​Tel: 603.834.9944
Fax: 603.584.4488
