Play Therapy: Amy Drury, LPC, RPT

There are many options for adults to address mental health
issues, but what about children? Children also suffer from mental
health issues but unlike adults, they do not have the cognitive
and mental capacity to use the same techniques as adults.
Therefore, a different approach is needed to address the mental
health concerns of children. This is where child therapy can be
immensely beneficial. In these sessions, the type of play and
toys the children choose to play which gives the therapist a
better understanding of underlying issues and emotional trauma.
To tell us more about child therapy and the benefits is certified
child play therapist Amy Drury. In today’s episode we find out
what play therapy is and how it can be beneficial for kids, the
different kinds of play therapy, the steps involved, what
conversations to have with your kids about play therapy, and much
more! Tune in to hear how your child can benefit from play
therapy as well as important resources for parents with today’s
inspirational guest!





Key Points From This Episode:


Brief rundown into Amy’s professional background.

Reason for Amy seeking out her current role.

General overview of what play therapy is.

An outline of the steps involved with play therapy.

Questions that the therapists asks kids to determine
underlining issues.

The different types of play therapies are explained:
directive and non-directive.

How does play therapy works for older children and if it is
applicable.

The role of the parents during play therapy sessions.

Circumstances when parents would join therapy sessions.

Recommended conversations that parents should have regarding
play therapy.

Tips for how parents can assess whether their child is a
candidate for therapy.

Some context for telling the difference between health and
unhealthy play. 

Benefits of Incorporation of EMDR therapy with play therapy
for kids.

Definition of what ‘sand tray’ therapy and what it can help
with.

Resources for parents to find play therapists. 

Takeaway story of hope for listeners. 






Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Association for Play Therapy


Mosaics of Mercy


Amy Drury on LinkedIn