Play Therapy

Play therapy is a structured approach to therapy that builds on the natural language of children and adults struggling with developmental issues, the language of play. Therapists use various play materials to help children and adults express what is troubling them when they are not able to verbalize their thoughts and feelings as neurotypical adults do in more traditional talk therapy. Read our tips about play therapy and see what resources are available at the Center for Growth in Philadelphia.

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THERAPLAY(as adapted from the book by Booth & Jernberg)

If we could peek into a child’s mind, we might encounter very profound yet fundamental questions. Am I important to you? Am I needed? Am continue reading

Parenting An Overview

Parenting for the long haul: When you think of your parenting role, what immediately comes to mind? More than likely, your thoughts turn to surviving the day (and/or getting the jelly bean out of continue reading

Talking to Your Kid About Going to Play Therapy

Play Therapy in Center City Philadelphia: There are many reasons for seeking play therapy for your child. Every parent has his or her own specific set of reasons. Regardless of how and why you made continue reading

Identifying When Your Child Could Benefit From Play Therapy

In our opinion, all children ages 3-11 can benefit from play therapy. Play therapy is designed to be fun! From a child’s perspective, he or she gets to play with sand, a doll continue reading

The Benefits of Play Therapy for Parents

Play therapy is designed for children ages 3-11, as play is the way children make sense of their world and express themselves. The benefits of play therapy for children include developing appropriate social skills, learning continue reading

Play Therapy Interventions for Autism

Center for Growth / Play Therapy in Philadelphia for Autism

Autism is a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Pervasive Developmental Disorders are a range or “spectrum” of disorders that are characterized by severe continue reading

Childhood Depression

Depression is the single most common mental health problem in adults and is becoming increasingly more common in children and teens. An estimated 5 percent of children and teens will have symptoms of continue reading

What is Play Therapy?

What is play therapy? Play therapy is a structured approach to therapy that builds on the natural language of children, the language of play. Therapists use various play materials to help children express what is continue reading

Raising Children in the Midst of Divorce

Raising Children in the Midst of Divorce Children are the most innocent victims of divorce. They become of the center of battles over child custody, support and visitation. Divorce changes their lifestyle, because they now continue reading

Parenting Your ADHD Child

Parenting your ADHD Child ADHD Therapy in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville, and Santa Fe:

When your child receives a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or its quieter cousin, Attention Deficit Disorder continue reading

Children and Trauma

Children and Trauma Therapy: Children can be traumatized by the tragic events they see reported on the news or that happen in their own lives, such as an incident at school or something frightening continue reading

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