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Christine M. Valentín, LCSW, LLC
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​​Play ​Therapy for Families

While many children can benefit from individual play therapy, there are also many who can benefit from Family Play therapy. As a Foundational Theraplay® Practitioner, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) join me with their child in sessions, to understand their child needs and how to build on their parenting skills. 
Family play sessions typically begin with a Marschak Interaction Method assessment. This assessment entails each parent having their own session with their child to do certain activities to assess four areas of the attachment relationship - Structure, Engagement, Nurture and Challenge.

These sessions are recorded and extensively reviewed to decipher the areas of attachment and connection that need building upon. The findings are then reviewed and discussed in a parent session. Recommendations on how the parent can improve their relationship with their child are also provided along with a treatment plan for our work together. 

The next step in family play therapy is to begin our Theraplay® sessions. Theraplay® sessions consist of playful activities tailored to your family that allow a parent and child to gain a greater understanding of how each one interacts with the other. These sessions are also recorded and extensively reviewed so that modifications can be made and feedback given. The goal for this type of treatment is to build a stronger bond between parent and child which in turn transfers to the family as a whole. 

Potential gains from this type of therapy include: 
  • becoming a greater expert on your child's needs including sensitivities related to touch and sound
  • learning tailored playful activities and/or interventions to help your child feel more secure and confident
  • reducing your child's challenging behavior 
  • increasing your sense of connection with your child 

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Not sure if this type of therapy is right for your family?
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