Theraplay – Child and Family Therapy

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What is Theraplay?

Theraplay is a child and family play based therapy. Its main aim is to create/repair strong emotional bonds between the child and their parents/caregiver. While this is a very serious and important goal, it is conducted through a series of specially designed games, that are enjoyable for all the family.

The games played are designed to heal the four elements essential for all parent-child relationships – structure, engagement, nurture and challenge. Through play, your child’s natural way of communicating, your family will create a healthy, loving collaborative relationship.

Who benefits from Theraplay?

Theraplay is suitable for children of all ages, including babies, it can also be adapted for teenagers. It is particularly effective for:

Families that need to reconnect with each other
Adoptive and foster families
Families that have been affected by mental illness or depression
Families that have been separated by illness
Families that have been affected by a trauma
Families that have been affected by divorce or separation
Children with attachment issues
Children on the autism spectrum
Children with social/development difficulties
Children with behavioural difficulties

Why choose Theraplay?

Your family is important. If for any reason your family connection is damaged, this can have an adverse effect on your child’s ability to create healthy relationships, both in the short term and long term. Theraplay helps troubled families to reconnect with each other. It enhances attachment, increases self-regulation, promotes trust and joyful engagement.

Another key benefit of Theraplay is that parents/caregivers can continue to practice Theraplay with their child after the therapy sessions have ended.

Request Your Phone Consultation

To find out if Theraplay is the best choice for you and your family please contact us for a consultation.