Child Therapy
History of Play Therapy Types | Carrollton, TX
Play Therapy has an extensive history, dating back to the early 1900s, with counseling and psychology pioneer, Sigmund Freud. Freud worked with a little boy named “Hans” vicariously and indirectly, based upon his father’s observations. Invention of Play Materials for Free Association and Expression Twenty years later, Hermine Hug-Hellmuth added the play therapy dimension and…
Read MorePlay Therapy: Early Methods of Play Therapy | Dallas, TX
Play Therapy has an extensive history, dating back to the early 1900s, with counseling and psychology pioneer, Sigmund Freud. Freud worked with a little boy named “Hans” vicariously and indirectly, based upon his father’s observations. Invention of Play Materials for Free Association and Expression Twenty years later, Hermine Hug-Hellmuth added the play therapy dimension and…
Read MorePlay Therapy: A History of Play Therapy Approaches | Plano, TX
Play Therapy has an extensive history, dating back to the early 1900s, with counseling and psychology pioneer, Sigmund Freud. Freud worked with a little boy named “Hans” vicariously and indirectly, based upon his father’s observations. Invention of Play Materials for Free Association and Expression Twenty years later, Hermine Hug-Hellmuth added the play therapy dimension and…
Read MoreA Brief History of Play Therapy Methods | Addison, TX
Play Therapy has an extensive history, dating back to the early 1900s, with counseling and psychology pioneer, Sigmund Freud. Freud worked with a little boy named “Hans” vicariously and indirectly, based upon his father’s observations. Invention of Play Materials for Free Association and Expression Twenty years later, Hermine Hug-Hellmuth added the play therapy dimension and…
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between ADD And ADHD? | Carrollton, TX
What are the definitions of ADD and ADHD? Although definitions of ADD and ADHD may vary, there is consistency in the identified common symptoms. Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the traits that are found in all descriptions of ADD and ADHD. The recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by the American…
Read MorePlay Therapy For Children
Benefits of Play Therapy Play Therapy is beneficial for children ages 3-9 because children’s cognitive abilities have not fully developed and children are not able to verbally express themselves as effectively as adults. Play is the natural language of children, so play therapy brings the healing process to the child’s level. Additional benefits of this…
Read MoreChild Play Therapy | Industry Acceptance of Child Play Therapy
What is Child Play Therapy? Child Play Therapy is an orientation of therapy specifically designed for children ages 3-9. Play therapy is essential for children this age, because children have not fully developed cognitively or can effectively communicate their feelings, thoughts, and/or experiences. How Child Play Therapy Began Play Therapy’s roots began in the early 1900s with…
Read MoreDivorce: The Affect on a Child
Children can be seriously affected by divorce. It is up to parents to protect their children from the effects of their separation, as much as they possibly can. Understanding how divorce affects children, and what can be done to protect them, should be at the center of every divorce proceeding where children are involved. Effects…
Read MoreDysfunctional Defined
Dysfunctional is usually defined as “Impaired or abnormal functioning,” and can apply to anything that simply does not work. However, it is usually applied to relationships within a system and not to purely mechanical processes. This is because particular structure defined as dysfunctional is not inoperative, but is simply badly adjusted to perform its function.…
Read MoreWhat happens in Play Therapy?
“What’s Happening in There, Anyway?” In our office, many parents of our child patients often ask us: “What exactly is it that happens in play therapy? It just looks like you guys are playing, to me.” Naturally, playing is the essence of play therapy, but there is a lot more going on behind the scenes…
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