I Pad v’s I Spy
Whilst travelling from Dublin to Cork over the long weekend I was struck by the amount of children glued to I pads in the back of cars whilst families headed off for some quality time together. [...]
Check out our new playroom
We have moved!! Check out our new playroom in Applewood Village, Swords. Special thanks to my nephew Jamie for helping me with the layout. Always good to get a child’s perspective.
But I’m too old to play?
Play therapy is for kids and teenagers. The play therapist will never make you play or do anything you don’t want to do; you are the most important person in the room!! You will be doing things [...]
Is it private?
What you do and say in the playroom is confidential between you and the play therapist. The play therapist will make a promise not to share what happened in the playroom with anyone else; the [...]
How long do I go for?
this can really depend. Some kids come for 8-10 sessions, others come for a few months and some come for even longer. The play therapist will talk to you and your parents about this at the [...]
What happens in a session?
Each week you will meet your play therapist in the playroom on the same day and at the same time. You will decide what to do, some kids like to play with the sand and figures, others like to do [...]
Why am I going to play therapy?
The play therapist was asked to see you by someone who wants the best for you and who cares for you very much. Children usually come to play therapy when there is something happening in their [...]
What is a play therapist?
A play therapist is someone who understands kids and whose job it is to help kids when things seem tough. Kids come to play therapy for lots of reasons, like if they are feeling worried about [...]
How much does play therapy cost?
Please contact the play therapist who will discuss cost and payment options. Some health insurers will offer something towards counselling and alternative therapies. It is advisable to check your [...]