Play therapy
Play Therapy
Play therapy (pronunciation: /pleɪ θɛrəpi/) is a form of psychotherapy that uses play to communicate with and help people, especially children, to prevent or resolve psychosocial challenges. This is thought to help them towards better social integration, growth and development, emotional modulation, and trauma resolution.
Etymology
The term "play therapy" is derived from the English words "play" and "therapy". The word "play" comes from the Old English "plegian", which means to exercise, and "therapy" comes from the Greek "therapeia", meaning healing.
History
Play therapy has a rich history, dating back to the early 20th century. It was first developed by Hermine Hug-Hellmuth in 1921, based on the natural ways children learn about themselves and their environment. Later, Virginia Axline expanded on Hug-Hellmuth's work and established the principles of non-directive play therapy, which are still used today.
Techniques
Play therapy can be divided into two basic types: non-directive and directive. Non-directive play therapy is a non-intrusive method in which children are encouraged to work through their problems by playing freely while the therapist observes. Directive play therapy, on the other hand, is a method that includes more structure and guidance by the therapist as children work through their problems.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Play therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Play therapy
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