CHILD PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY (CPP)
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Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is evidence-based therapy treatment for caregivers and their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. CPP was designed to enhance and repair the behavioral and mental health of young children whose most intimate relationships are disrupted by stressful experiences (Lieberman, Ghosh Ippen, & Van Horn, 2015, p.1). While respecting family and cultural values, the caregiver and his/her child are active participants in treatment to enhance a healthy relationship, build social and emotional growth, and recover from maltreatment/neglect, abuse/violence (e.g., psychological, physical,and sexual abuse, community and domestic violence) and other forms of trauma (e.g., natural disasters, medical trauma, refugee trauma, traumatic grief). Ultimately, we combine our knowledge and experience with the caregiver's relationship with the child.
Play Wellness' care from prenatal to preschool can help with:
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PLAY THERAPY
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Play therapy utilizes the therapeutic powers of PLAY to help children achieve optimal mental health (APT, 2013). Play therapy was designed to enhance the mental and emotional functioning of children (ages 4-12) based on their specific developmental and cultural needs. Play Wellness has a special play space just for children! We use selected toys (which serve as their words) to help children learn and grow at their own pace and in their own language (play). Play therapy, in which some theories are evidence-based, is often used with children to enhance social and emotional growth and to minimize symptoms related to various diagnoses (e.g., ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiance, post traumatic stress, reactive attachment, selective mutism). Play therapy can help children (and adults) with the following (Goldstein, 2012; Homeyer & Sweeny, 2011; Schaefer & Drewes, 2014):
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To learn more about play therapy, see the Association for Play Therapy's website and view the videos below.
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THERAPEUTIC GAME PLAY
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Game therapy is a form of counseling that uses board, electronic, and other games to enhance personal and relational wellness in a safe and fun environment (Fountain, 2017). Play Wellness integrates games into counseling to promote healthy communication and interactions with teens, families, and groups. Games are selected based on therapeutic use and developmental level to enhance overall functioning and well-being. Game therapy can enhance the following (Schaefer & Cangelosi, 2016):
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SANDTRAY THERAPY
Sandtray therapy is a form of counseling that uses sandtray materials to process internal and relational issues in a non-verbal manner (Homeyer & Sweeney, 2011). Sandtray therapy is often helpful for individuals, couples, and families who feel stuck or who have challenges communicating or expressing themselves verbally (whether developmentally or regarding a specific event, issue, or need). Play Wellness provides non-judgmental and protected sandtray space that gives freedom to your unconscious mind to help you on your journey towards healing! Sandtray can help people of all ages with (Homeyer & Sweeny, 2011):
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TALK THERAPY
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Play Wellness utilizes traditional talk therapy with teens and adults who are capable of and/or prefer to verbalize their concerns and needs. Evidence-based talk therapies include Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. Play Wellness offers service flexibility for talk therapy, including in the office, online (telemental health), or via counseling concierge (at the office, home, or retirement community). When appropriate and with the client's agreement, talk therapy may be combined with non-verbal therapies (e.g., sandtray therapy, play therapy activities, therapeutic game play) to enhance mental health care.
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