Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) is a specific modality of play therapy. It is unique in that it combines theory from neuroscience, attachment, attunement, physics, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness to create a way of supporting children in therapeutic play. SPT allows children to find their authentic selves in the playroom, leading to lasting change in ability to self soothe, problem solve, and act with confidence in who they are.
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While SPT is all the things listed above, it is also a way of being in the world. As therapists, children, and parents learn to regulate their nervous systems and find their authentic way to respond to challenge, a shift occurs. Individuals who have worked to attach to self often find that the world's challenges are less intense.
Synergetic Play Therapy is supportive for children/families experiencing:
Read more about Synergetic Play Therapy here.
While SPT is all the things listed above, it is also a way of being in the world. As therapists, children, and parents learn to regulate their nervous systems and find their authentic way to respond to challenge, a shift occurs. Individuals who have worked to attach to self often find that the world's challenges are less intense.
Synergetic Play Therapy is supportive for children/families experiencing:
- worry
- sadness
- fears
- trouble at bedtime
- difficulty attending school
- life changes
- scary events
- exploring gender
- high intensity transitions
- frequent refusal of directions, etc.
It is a gift for families to offer their child(ren) an opportunity to experience play therapy, especially Synergetic Play Therapy.