Therapy in Schools

Supporting pupils with emotional or behavioural difficulties
through Play and Creative Arts Therapy

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"Schools have a central role to play in enabling their pupils to be resilient and to support good mental health and wellbeing. It is important that schools promote good mental wellbeing for all pupils"

Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools (DfE 2018)

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Play Therapy is an effective, evidence-based form of psychotherapy which uses play, the child’s natural language to communicate their feelings and experience. It is a developmentally appropriate form of therapy for children normally aged between 4-12yrs

It can be helpful for children who have experienced a range of emotional, developmental and behavioural difficulties in their lives. Difficult life experiences can cause anxiety, stress and confusion. Such experiences are likely to impact a child’s enjoyment of life, and their capacity to learn and think. Children may withdraw, struggle with relationships, display challenging behaviour, find it difficult to concentrate or become more controlling.

The play therapist provides a wide range of carefully selected play and art materials to support/facilitate the child’s expression in a developmentally appropriate way. Play Therapy sessions are 45 minutes and take place weekly, at the same time and on the same day, in a consistent setting. A minimum of 12-18 sessions is recommended, however some children attending Play Therapy may require a longer-term intervention.

The child’s therapeutic process will be carefully monitored by the therapist with regular review meetings with parents/carers and school staff.

Play Therapy can be provided 1:1 or in small groups, typically 1:4.

Schools can contact Playspace for a free informal consultation.

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