Üsküdar Play Therapy: Hear Your Child's Silent Cries
When words fail, the game begins.
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is an evidence-based method where children use toys to express their thoughts and feelings. Just as "talking" is essential for adults, "playing" is essential for children. At Nuterapi, we use Child-Centered Play Therapy, Directive Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy methods to create space for your child to untangle the knots in their inner world.
In what situations is it necessary?
Unexplained outbursts of anger and aggression
Sibling rivalry and family conflict
School phobia, separation anxiety, and adjustment problems.
regression symptoms such as nail biting and bedwetting (enuresis)
Divorce, loss, or post-traumatic stress processes
Anger control problems
Anxiety disorders
Depression that develops at an early age
Anxieties and obsessions
Fears
Traumas
Sibling rivalry and communication problems
Children whose parents are separated
Children who have lost a loved one and the grieving process.
Autism
Introversion and shyness
Those with physical and mental learning disabilities
Children who have problems at school
Sleep, eating, and toilet training problems
Impulse disorders
abuse psychosis
Behavioral problems (hitting, swearing, etc.)
Self-confidence and social skills problems
Hyperactivity and attention deficits
Severe disease processes
Exposure to violence
Toilet training
Masturbation
Family Problems
***Tanı gerektirebilecek durumlarda (gelişimsel farklılık şüphesi, uzun süren kaygı ya da ruh hâli değişiklikleri) çocuk psikiyatrisi değerlendirmesi öneririz; oyun temelli çalışma bu süreçle birlikte yürüyebilir.
How does the process work?
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Initial Interview: This is conducted only with the parents. A developmental history will be taken.
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Play Sessions: The child is alone with their therapist in a specially equipped play room.
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Family Counseling: Regular parent meetings are held to support the process at home.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What age group is play therapy suitable for?
C: It is generally one of the most effective methods for children between the ages of 2.5 and 11.
Q: Is my child only playing games?
C: No. Through play, children "rework" and resolve their inner world. This isn't just ordinary play; it's a supportive, regulatory process.