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Children use play as a powerful form of communication—expressing their thoughts, feelings, and wishes through their actions and storytelling. Likewise, the language we use with children holds immense power when used intentionally. Yet, in everyday interactions, adults often fall back on praise to reinforce prosocial behaviour, without always considering its deeper impact. In Child-Centred Play […]
A common revelation for many parents and caregivers I have the honour of working with is just how important a child’s play – their play – is. And I say important because a child uses play to make sense of the world, to process events and interactions with peers, family members, and other significant people in
How Processing in Play Happens in a Child’s Everyday Life Read More »
By Amy Baillie, Synergetic Play Therapist / Children’s Counsellor / Parent Coach. If your child is experiencing big emotions, you might begin to explore what might help. You are likely to come across many different options including therapy and medication. You might even ask the question; do you need to choose just one? Or do
At CoRe Kids Therapy, we offer a School Readiness Program designed to help children adjust to the classroom setting and succeed academically.
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Introduction: Childhood should be a time of innocence, joy, and carefree play. However, for children who have experienced trauma, their world may be clouded by fear, anxiety, and emotional distress. Play therapy emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a unique and effective approach to help these young souls navigate the path to healing. In
Healing Through Play: The Transformative Power of Play Therapy for Traumatized Children Read More »
Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents distinctive hurdles in social interactions, communication, and behaviour for children. Conventional therapies often struggle to effectively engage autistic children. However, Theraplay emerges as a promising intervention, focusing on forging connections through structured and playful interactions. In this blog, we delve into the principles of Theraplay and its transformative potential.
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