Play Therapy Podcast 34 | Q&A: How Do You Do Child-Centered Play Therapy With Older Kids (11-14 Year Olds)
Feb 24, 2023
This podcast explores the challenges of child-centered play therapy with older kids (11-14), emphasizing the importance of setting realistic expectations and considering emotional and physical maturity. It discusses the significance of play therapy for preteens and adolescents, highlighting the benefits of using a playroom for therapy sessions. The podcast explores child-centered play therapy with older kids, including the importance of modifying activities and maintaining verbal interaction. It also discusses the significance of providing activity-driven options and dedicated areas to engage older kids in play therapy. The chapter also emphasizes the need for play options for kids in the 11-14 age range and offers support for making the bridge to play therapy easier for older kids.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of Play Therapy for Preteens and Adolescents
02:08 • 2min
Child-Centered Play Therapy with Older Kids: Same Skills, Modified Activities, and Options
04:33 • 3min
Engaging Older Kids in Play Therapy: The Importance of Activity-Driven Options and Dedicated Areas
07:19 • 2min
Promoting Play Therapy for Older Kids (11-14 Year Olds)
09:36 • 3min