Play Therapy :

Sensory Integration Therapy

Play Therapy is a therapeutic technique using play to enable children to communicate feelings, thoughts and experiences. We offer individual Play Therapy at SETU Child Development Centre in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment. In addition, our qualified therapists utilize age appropriate play activities to comprehend the emotional, behavioral and developmental requirements of each child. Children therefore learn healthy coping mechanisms, how to express their emotions and how to relate to others.

Each child has a unique way of expressing himself, particularly in the early years. Thus, Play Therapy offers children a natural means of expressing such emotions as may be hard to put into words. Our therapists also closely monitor the way the children play, feel and act as they play, to find out about the difficulties they have, and develop a strategy to overcome them. Furthermore, we develop individualized therapy plans that promote emotional regulation, creativity, confidence and problem solving. The systematic programme aims for children to feel safe and to develop positive strategies for managing everyday situations.

We use a child-centred therapy approach.

The Play Therapy services are helpful for children experiencing anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional challenges, behavioral problems, developmental delays, learning problems, social communication challenges, and adjustment problems. In addition, we have a multidisciplinary team that interacts close with psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, special educators and parents. We also create consistent treatment plans in home, school and clinic settings. This means that children receive a coordinated support which helps them to make positive emotional, social and developmental progress.

We utilise evidence-based Play Therapy techniques at SETU Child Development Centre for each child according to their strengths and developmental needs. In addition, our therapists foster imaginative play, storytelling, art, sensory play and interaction games for learning, emotional development. We also support children’s communication, self-confidence, emotional control, attention and social interaction skills. Thus, children are more confident in family engagement, school life and social settings.

A Play therapy approach based on evidence.

Our mission at SETU Child Development Centre is to encourage each child to develop on an emotional, social and developmental level using individual Play therapy. Lastly, we will continue to offer caring, evidence-based treatment that allows children to voice their opinions, conquer obstacles and develop to their full potential.

Learn more about children’s emotional development at HealthyChildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/

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Our Play Therapy Services

Play therapy is a form of therapy used primarily for children. That’s because children may not be able to process their own emotions or articulate problems to parents or other adults.

While it may look like an ordinary playtime, play therapy can be much more than that.

A trained therapist can use playtime to observe and gain insights into a child’s problems. The therapist can then help the child explore emotions and deal with unresolved trauma. Through play, children can learn new coping mechanisms and how to redirect inappropriate behaviors.

Play therapy is practiced by a variety of licensed mental health professionals, like psychologists and psychiatrists. It’s also practiced by behavioral and occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers.

Benefits of Play Therapy

According to the professional organization Play Therapy International, up to 71 percent of children referred to play therapy may experience positive change.

While some children might start off with some hesitation, trust in the therapist tends to grow. As they become more comfortable and their bond strengthens, the child may become more creative or more verbal in their play.

Some of the potential benefits of play therapy are:

• taking more responsibility for certain behaviors
• developing coping strategies and creative problem-solving skills
• self-respect
• empathy and respect for others
• alleviation of anxiety
• learning to fully experience and express feelings
• stronger social skills
• stronger family relationships

Play therapy can also encourage use of language or improve fine and gross motor skills.

If your child has a diagnosed mental or physical illness, play therapy doesn’t replace medications or any other necessary treatments. Play therapy can be used alone or alongside other therapies.

When Play Therapy is Used

Although people of all ages can benefit from play therapy, it’s typically used with children between the ages of 3 and 12. Play therapy may be helpful in a variety of circumstances, such as:

• facing medical procedures, chronic illness, or palliative care
• developmental delay or learning disabilities
• problem behaviors in school
• aggressive or angry behavior
• family issues, like divorce, separation, or death of a close family member
• natural disasters or traumatic events
• domestic violence, abuse, or neglect
• anxiety, depression, grief
• eating and toileting disorders
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• autism spectrum disorder (ASD)