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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Play therapy is a form of therapy that is usually performed for the children to help them express, learn and communicate with the environment and with people. It is also a form of counselling or psychotherapy that uses play to communicate with and help people to prevent or resolve psycho-social challenges. Children grow by learning from play. Play has been used in treating or rehabilitation of various neurodevelopmental disorders of children like cerebral palsy, autism and cognitive disorders. Though it was developed in 1920s basically for treating children but it can also be performed for the adults. Researches have shown the effectiveness of play therapy as a valid therapeautic technique in adults and the elderly people (of all ages).<ref>Hoppes S, Wilcox T, Graham G. Meanings of play for older adults. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 2001 Jan 1;18(3):57-68. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/J148v18n03_04?needAccess=true</ref> Play encourages the children or adults to move that helps increase in their body function and functional abilities. Play therapy can be performed with an individual adult or in group<ref>Sweeney DS, Homeyer LE. Group play therapy. Jossey-Bass; 1999. http://psycnet.apa.org/record/1999-02851-001</ref>. When performed in group there is more social interaction and competitive environment that encourages the adults to do outstand themselves. Various therapeutic techniques can be implemented during the play.


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== Benefits ==
* Builds confidence
* Improves social skills
* Improves cooperation with others
* Improves brain function
* Releases stress
* Relaxation
* Improves mood and the person becomes optimistic
* Stimulates laughter which is considered as the best medicine
* Develops self-esteem
* Encourages body movements
* Improves balance and co-ordination
* Improves perception, joint position sense
* Stimulates the mind and boosts creativity
* Helps deal with negative emotions
* Helps accepting and developing new ways for dealing with their disability or any physical condition
* Encourages to play sports
The benefits can be even more based on the goal of the play therapy session.


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== Indications ==
* Head injury
* Stroke
* Parkinsonism
* Dementia
* ADHD
* Cerebral Palsy
* Autism
* Learning difficulty
* Mental stress
* Anxiety disorder
* Depression
* Cognitive disorders
* Neurological disorders


== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Play therapy is a form of therapy that is usually performed for the children to help them express, learn and communicate with the environment and with people. It is also a form of counselling or psychotherapy that uses play to communicate with and help people to prevent or resolve psycho-social challenges. Children grow by learning from play. Play has been used in treating or rehabilitation of various neurodevelopmental disorders of children like cerebral palsy, autism and cognitive disorders. Though it was developed in 1920s basically for treating children but it can also be performed for the adults. Researches have shown the effectiveness of play therapy as a valid therapeautic technique in adults and the elderly people (of all ages).[1] Play encourages the children or adults to move that helps increase in their body function and functional abilities. Play therapy can be performed with an individual adult or in group[2]. When performed in group there is more social interaction and competitive environment that encourages the adults to do outstand themselves. Various therapeutic techniques can be implemented during the play.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

  • Builds confidence
  • Improves social skills
  • Improves cooperation with others
  • Improves brain function
  • Releases stress
  • Relaxation
  • Improves mood and the person becomes optimistic
  • Stimulates laughter which is considered as the best medicine
  • Develops self-esteem
  • Encourages body movements
  • Improves balance and co-ordination
  • Improves perception, joint position sense
  • Stimulates the mind and boosts creativity
  • Helps deal with negative emotions
  • Helps accepting and developing new ways for dealing with their disability or any physical condition
  • Encourages to play sports

The benefits can be even more based on the goal of the play therapy session.

Indications[edit | edit source]

  • Head injury
  • Stroke
  • Parkinsonism
  • Dementia
  • ADHD
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Autism
  • Learning difficulty
  • Mental stress
  • Anxiety disorder
  • Depression
  • Cognitive disorders
  • Neurological disorders

Resources[edit | edit source]

  • bulleted list
  • x

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  1. numbered list
  2. x

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Hoppes S, Wilcox T, Graham G. Meanings of play for older adults. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 2001 Jan 1;18(3):57-68. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/J148v18n03_04?needAccess=true
  2. ↑ Sweeney DS, Homeyer LE. Group play therapy. Jossey-Bass; 1999. http://psycnet.apa.org/record/1999-02851-001
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