Play Therapy Connection is a mental health service for children, young people and families in the Cranbourne area and also offer outreach services in the community, home and schools. We offer a range of play therapy services including: individual counselling, family play therapy programs, assessments, training and development, and group programs.
About Us:
We are a team of Registered Play Therapists with Postgraduate Masters level training, and have backgrounds in Social Work and Occupational Therapy.
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is an evidence based and developmentally appropriate mental health intervention for children with a range of difficulties.
"Play Therapy is founded on a number of theoretical models whereby the trained play therapist utilises the powers of play, within a therapeutic relationship, to relieve suffering, prevent or resolve emotional and behavioural difficulties and to achieve optimal growth and development of children (and older individuals)"
(Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association)
Reasons for referral:
- Disability (ASD, ADHD, ID, CP)
- Developmental Delay
- Trauma and attachment
- Emotional and social difficulties
- Parental separation
- Parental substance misuse
- Separation anxiety
- Depression and anxiety
- Bullying and other school difficulties
As a Medicare Provider rebates may apply and NDIS funding may be utilised through our services.
If you would like to make an enquiry please contact us on 5995 4818 or send us an email: [email protected]
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