(Play Therapy, Filial Therapy and Creative Arts Therapies)
Play & Other Therapies
Play Therapy
Play therapy uses a variety of play and creative arts techniques. Play therapy is particularly effective with children who cannot, or do not want to talk about their problems.
Articles and PDFs
A a case study about play therapy
http://innovationscns.com/play-therapy-a-case-based-example-of-a-nondirective-approach/
Organisations and Websites
It is important that any therapy services are provided by a fully qualified therapist. For more information see http://www.playtherapy.ie/
Filial Therapy
Filial play, based on the principles of child led play, is an effective way of resolving attachment problems and improving parent/child relationships. It involves a coaching programme, usually of about 10 one-hour sessions and a commitment to play with your child at home for at least 10 minutes a day for at least 5 days a week. This schedule can vary depending on assessed needs.
Organisations and Websites
For information see http://www.playtherapy.ie/
or http://www.playtherapyregister.org.uk/ for the register of therapists.
Creative Arts Therapies:
Art, Drama, Dance, Movement and Music
Creative arts therapy is the planned and creative use of art, dance movement, drama or music to accomplish individualised clinical goals with adults, children and groups.
Video
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) refers to the professional practice of psychotherapy through movement.
Music Therapy
Organisations and Websites
http://www.iacat.ie has a register of creative arts therapists, all of whom have undergone extensive training.