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Sometimes, family members need a little help when it comes to communicating with one another. Maybe there’s mounting tension in the house because of conflicting personalities, or someone experienced trauma and isn’t sure how to cope with it or rely on others for support. Even young children still learning how to talk benefit from family therapy. The compassionate team at Families Inc. in Ash Flat, AR, suggests play therapy to many clients and wants to help you understand the approach. 

Familiarizing Yourself With Play Therapy

What It Is 

Play therapy is designed for children as young as 3 years old who may not necessarily know how to communicate their feelings and emotions using words. Just as the name implies, it consists of playing with tactile objects and creating things during each session. For example, kids might paint, use puppets, or make dioramas.

Who Can Benefit

therapyMany young children with emotional and/or behavioral problems can benefit from participating in play therapy. You may want to consider enrolling your child if he or she underwent a stressful event or if there’s a lot of tension at home due to a divorce or feuding family members.

Play therapy is an outlet for kids to express their innermost thoughts with a trusted adult without worrying about hurting anyone’s feelings. For example, if you and your spouse are separating and you have a 5-year-old daughter, she may not feel comfortable talking to either of you about her feelings toward the decision. She may be worried it is her fault or that if she talks to one parent, the other one will get upset. In play therapy, though, a trained professional can help her work through her thoughts and emotions. 

If your child is struggling with something at home or school and you’re not sure how to address it, contact Families Inc.  With 11 convenient locations throughout Arkansas, they are ready to serve clients of all ages to help the client reach their full potential. To find the location nearest you, visit their website or call (877) 595-8869 to schedule a therapy session with a caring counselor today.

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