The Therapeutic Play Continuum

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	The Therapeutic Play Continuum
	Section Index Helping Children Conditions Where Play Therapy is Helpful Indications for Play Therapy The Play Continuum Deciding What To Do Assessing the Severity of a Problem About Play Therapy Axline Principles Play Therapy Toolkit Childrens' Conditions Indications for Referral How Well Play Therapy Works Why Play Therapy Works About Filial Play As a Parent/Carer As a School As Another Organisation/Agency Importance of Certification by PTUK Finding a play therapist References Definition of Play Definition of Play Work Definition of Therapeutic Play Work Definition of Therapeutic Play Definition of Play Therapy Definition of Child Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology (CPCP)		Play is now widely recognised as being beneficial in the emotional development of children. It has a therapeutic value. With the growth of play therapy, play work and the use of therapeutic play skills there is widespread confusion about the roles of each and the skills required to be a proficient practitioner. (see also background) PTUK has developed definitions of each of the main terms. They are related graphically to each other in the Therapeutic Play Continuum diagram. The Applications of Play The main therapeutic applications of play are: Play Play Work Therapeutic Play Work Therapeutic Play Filial Play Play Therapy Child Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology (CPCP) Therapeutic Play Continuum Since there are overlaps between each application they may best be considered on a therapeutic continuum to deal with differing levels of severity of emotional, behavioural and mental health problems in children. Click to Enlarge