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Outreach Play Therapy Supports Children Who Are Experiencing;​

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Emotional Difficulties:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Anger management

  • Grief and loss

  • Trauma (including abuse, neglect, or witnessing violence)

  • Self-esteem issues

  • Attachment difficulties

  • Phobias

  • Fears and anxieties

  • Selective mutism (inability to speak in certain situations)

 

Social and Behavioural Difficulties:

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  • Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

  • Learning difficulties

  • Social skills deficits

  • Bullying and victimisation

  • Sibling rivalry

 

Developmental Concerns:

  • Speech and language delays

  • Sensory processing difficulties

  • Toilet training issues

  • Feeding difficulties

  • Sleep problems

 

Situational Challenges:

  • Divorce or separation of parents

  • Family illness or death

  • Moving to a new home

  • Starting a new school

 

Additionally, play therapy can also be beneficial for children who:

  • Are going through a difficult transition

  • Have experienced a major life event

  • Are struggling to communicate their needs and feelings

  • Need a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts and emotions

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Outreach Play Therapy

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Outreach play therapy is a specialised form of mental health intervention designed to bring play therapy services directly to individuals who may face barriers in accessing traditional therapy settings.

 

This can include children, adolescents, and even adults in situations like:

  • Remote locations: Reaching individuals living in rural areas or communities with limited resources.

  • Limited mobility: Assisting those with physical challenges or transportation difficulties.

  • Social or cultural barriers: Providing culturally sensitive therapy to underserved communities or individuals facing stigma.

  • Specific situations: Offering services in schools, hospitals, shelters, or even homes to address immediate needs.

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Unlike traditional play therapy sessions held in clinics or offices, outreach therapy takes place in the individual's natural environment. This can offer several advantages:

  • Increased accessibility: Reduces logistical hurdles and makes therapy more convenient.

  • Enhanced comfort and engagement: Allows individuals to feel more comfortable in familiar surroundings, facilitating self-expression and emotional exploration.

  • Holistic approach: Enables therapists to observe and address challenges within the context of the individual's daily life.

  • Collaboration with families and communities: Fosters stronger partnerships with caregivers and support systems for better continuity of care.

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Outreach play therapy utilises various techniques and tools within the natural environment, such as:

  • Sand tray therapy: Exploring emotions and experiences through symbolic storytelling with sand and miniatures.

  • Art therapy: Expressing feelings and narratives through drawing, painting, or sculpting.

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Overall, outreach play therapy aims to empower individuals to overcome challenges, improve emotional well-being, and navigate difficult situations by harnessing the power of play in accessible and familiar settings.

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Clients that use this service​

  • Private

  • NDIS

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