What to expect.
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North Shore Play therapy recommends one on one weekly therapy sessions over 12 weeks or a more condensed 12 session programme if required.
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We recommend the following proven approach
Initial phone consultation with the parent / carer to:
- Understand the child’s background and the parent/ carer’s concerns.
- Assess the suitability of Play Therapy for your child.
- Initial consultation with the parent/ carer to discuss the child’s behaviours of concern, parenting issues, family history and goals and hopes.
- Parenting suggestions are offered for the parent/ carer to reflect upon on.
- The Therapist and child meet for 6 weeks in 40-minute child-directed Play Therapy sessions.
- The sessions are held at the same time and place to support a sense of care, trust and safety.
- Consultation between the parent/ carer and Play Therapist to discuss any observable changes in the child’s behaviour in and outside of the therapy sessions e.g. at home, school etc.
- Further parental support is provided as necessary.
- The Therapist and child meet for the following 6 weeks in 40-minute child-directed Play Therapy sessions.
- The sessions continue to be held at the same time and place to support a sense of care, trust and safety.
- Consultation between the parent/ carer and Play Therapist to discuss any observable changes in the child’s behaviour in and outside of the therapy sessions e.g. at home, school etc.
- Recommended next steps if/ as required/ preferred.
