Lessons from the Playroom 43. Why Isn't This Child Playing? When a Child Won't Play in Play Therapy
Feb 20, 2019
17:23
"If you have a child who is not playing, honor that child and meet them where they are." - Lisa Dion
A playroom without play can cause confusion. But there are many reasons a child may leave the toy box shut. Sometimes, it's a reflection of anxiety or tied to a younger emotional age. Other times, this issue isn't one at all: discovering the play requires setting aside our preconceived notions about what play entails.
Podcast Resources:
- Synergetic Play Therapy Institute
- Synergetic Play Therapy Learning Website
- FREE Resources to support you on your play therapy journey
- Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach to Integrating Intensity
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