The article discusses the rising interest among child therapists and parents in utilizing mental health services for children facing issues like anxiety and trauma. Traditional talk therapies often fall short, particularly for young children who find it challenging to articulate their feelings. Isabel Palmer, an AMFT, advocates for play therapy as a more suitable intervention, noting that toys serve as a child's language, enabling emotional expression and processing of life experiences. This methodology aids children in overcoming emotional and cognitive hurdles by providing a therapeutic medium in which they can engage and communicate effectively.
Toys are children's words and play is their language.
Play is a child's natural medium of expression, communication, and learning.
It becomes a therapeutic tool to help children resolve challenges symbolically.
Even though children are resilient and adaptive, they often lack the cognitive maturity needed to process complex emotions.
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