Allowing the child to guide how the session time is spent
What is a Non directive approach
The child's most natural way of communicating internal awareness
What is play?
Baby dolls, kitchen toys, and medical kits fall under this category of CCPT toys.
What are nurturing toys?
Using miniature figures in a sand-filled tray to create scenes?
What is sandtray therapy?
Play therapy in schools can be used to support this area, including coping and emotional regulation.
What is emotional regulation?
A non-directive therapy that is typically used for children aged 3-10, but can be used in adolescence as well
What is child-centered play therapy?
Handcuffs, toy soldiers, and aggressive puppets are examples of this CCPT category.
What are aggressive toys?
This therapeutic feature allows clients to express thoughts and emotions through scenes rather than words.
What is nonverbal expression?
In this approach, the therapist’s role is primarily to listen, reflect, and support rather than give advice or direction.
What is the role of the therapist in a non-directive approach?
Dollhouses, people figures, and telephones fall under this type of play category.
What are social expression toys?