The main goals, regardless of the issue, are to help children regain their former level of functioning, enhance self-esteem and build the child’s coping resources. It is ideally suited to children 3-12 years of age. Parents are considered extremely important partners in the therapy process and are invited to take on a number of roles. For more information on Play Therapy click here for a pdf information file. (you will need Adobe Reader)
Play Therapy Dimensions Model
Dr. Lorri Yasenik brings both theoretical and practical experience to her play therapy practice She is a certified and registered play therapy supervisor and teaches nationally and internationally in the field of play therapy. Lorri is the co-author of the PlayTherapy Dimensions Model: A Decision-Making Model for Integrative PlayTherapists.