In my line of work, fantasy and imaginative play form a vital part in the child’s social and emotional development, helping the child to resolve issues. When a child is in a state of anxiety, fear or sadness they will create a fantasy in order to get through it.
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New Year’s Resolutions
How many of us keep our New Year’s resolution, or even bother making one at all, for fear of not accomplishing it.
Why not break the New Year up into days and take it “one day at a time”. You can make a goal of what you want to achieve, but it is HOW you get there that is important.
[Read more…] about New Year’s ResolutionsLetting go is hard
The beginning of the year! A time of excitement and anxiety.
Still uncertain about some things: roster, subjects, extra-mural activities, stationery, uniform, parent’s evenings.
How will the children manage?
[Read more…] about Letting go is hardDifferent therapies explained
WHICH IS WHICH and FOR WHAT?
I will briefly introduce to you the different therapies available, specifically the ones that work hand-in-hand with play therapy.
[Read more…] about Different therapies explainedNeurotherapy explained
Paul loves coming to Neurotherapy. It’s not every day he gets to play 30 minutes of uninterrupted computer games! Well, at least that’s his perception of Neurotherapy. Paul’s mother, however, brings him for Neurotherapy as she has seen the benefit in his sleep patterns, concentration and consequently in his behaviour since he started.
But what is Neurotherapy? In its simplest form, Neurotherapy is bio-feedback for the brain. Teaching the brain to recognise bad habits and patterns and being able to change it.
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