Empower Children Through Play Therapy

Fun Strategies to Engage Your Child Boost Confidence Promote Positive Behaviors Enhance Resilience with Culturally Diverse Activities for Well-Being

De: Deana Rush Davis

Narrado por: Catherine Hein Carter

Achieve a Happier, More Resilient Child with Play Therapy in Just 30 Minutes a Day, Even If You’ve Never Tried It Before.

Do you often wonder how to effectively support a child's emotional and social development through play?

Are you seeking actionable strategies that merge fun with therapeutic goals tailored to different cultural backgrounds?

Do you want to boost confidence in applying these techniques, ensuring each session is both engaging and transformative? If so, you’re not alone.

As a counselor, therapist, parent, or caregiver, you play a crucial role in the development and well-being of children. Yet amidst the flood of information, finding effective, research-backed techniques tailored to diverse needs and ensuring therapeutic goals balance with fun can feel overwhelming. Imagine transforming your child’s playtime into powerful moments of growth and resilience-building using culturally diverse activities that address their unique needs.

Here’s a peek of what you'll discover inside Empower Children Through Play Therapy:

• Multiple effective play therapy techniques for building resilience in children.
• The five principles of engaging children and making therapy enjoyable.
• How to boost confidence and promote positive behaviors with culturally inclusive play activities.
• The fundamental strategies for balancing screen time with physical play.
• Techniques to build deep emotional intelligence through play.
• Why behavioral play therapy works and how to implement it with ease.
• Unique cultural sensitivities should be considered when implementing play therapy.

...and so much more!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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A great listen

Listening to this really shifted my perspective on how I approach parenting and child development.
What I found especially valuable were the fun, engaging activities suggested throughout the book. These are real techniques that can be implemented with kids of various ages. I also loved that the audiobook emphasizes culturally diverse activities, showing how different play styles can be integrated to support each child’s unique emotional and psychological needs.
The real beauty of this audiobook is how it combines both theory and practical application. I feel more equipped now to support a child’s emotional growth in a way that feels natural and fun. It’s a great resource for parents, caregivers, or anyone involved in children's mental health, and it provides a much-needed perspective on the power of play for emotional resilience and confidence-building.

A Practical Guide

"Empower Children Through Play Therapy" offers a practical and effective guide to play therapy techniques for counselors, therapists, parents, and caregivers. Deana Rush Davis's expertise and Catherine Hein Carter's clear narration make this an invaluable resource for promoting children's well-being and development. Highly recommended!

All parents should listen

I didn't realize how important play is for children, and how a parent can take advantage of the chilld's play to learn more about the child, especially if adopting a new child (not your own). I feel all parents should know this information.

Practical Guide to Play Therapy Success

This audiobook is a great resource for caregivers, therapists, and parents looking to play their way into assisting a child in growing emotionally. It's full of practical, research-based ideas that are straightforward enough to attempt even for a beginner player. I liked the emphasis on diversity-friendly activities and balancing therapeutic objectives with enjoyment. The resilience-building and emotional intelligence strategies are invaluable, and the shorter, more conversational chapters are perfect for time-pressed listeners. Strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to empower children through play!

Playful Tools That Build Confidence and Resilience

This book is a fantastic resource for anyone working with kids. The activities are creative, fun, and super effective at encouraging positive behavior and emotional growth. I love that it includes culturally diverse ideas, making it easy to connect with kids from all backgrounds. It’s helped me engage with my child in new ways, boosting their confidence while we play. Perfect for parents, teachers, or therapists looking to support children’s well-being through play!

Fantastic topic, well-rounded & inclusive guidance

As someone who grew up with an early childhood educator in the house (my mom), play was a super important part of my childhood, and it's made me a better person, without a doubt. In today's world, I fear children are too often stuck behind screens, not developing social skills, emotional intelligence, and the confidence they need to become well-rounded people. For these reasons, I appreciate this book so much. It's a timely topic, and an important one, too! This was a pleasure to listen to, and I really enjoyed the accompanying PDF, rich with ideas as to how to bring play into your child's life.

I also appreciated the book's emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity, after all, "play" could look a lot different depending on your cultural background. This book goes beyond the generic to provide tailored activities and ideas that reflect the diversity of our society; I like how every child matters to the author.

Another thing that I thought was fantastic is the author's use of case studies and real-world examples--these really help bring the topic home, so to speak. And, if you're a super busy person like me, this book addresses that too by providing tips specifically catered to busy parents who may find it easier to stick their child behind a screen, but really need to be incorporating play into their daily routine!

This is a great resource!

Fun, Engaging, and Packed with Insights

I loved how this book combines fun play strategies with a focus on emotional well-being. It’s packed with diverse activities that not only entertained my child but also helped build their confidence and encourage better behaviors. The tips are practical, and the emphasis on cultural inclusivity is refreshing. Whether you're a parent or a caregiver, this book is an excellent tool to strengthen bonds and support a child’s growth through play!

The power of play therapy!

Empower Children Through Play Therapy is a must-listen for anyone working with or raising children! The section on strengthening bonds through play beautifully highlights how shared playtime fosters trust and deeper connections between adults and kids. I loved how it explained simple yet meaningful activities to nurture emotional closeness. The segment on play therapy for social development was equally transformative, offering creative ways to help kids build confidence, navigate friendships, and express emotions. This audiobook is a treasure trove of tools to help children thrive while making every moment of playtime purposeful and joyful. Highly recommended!

Perfect for Bonding with Kids

I got this for my little cousin, and it’s been such a helpful resource. The activities are simple to set up, and we’ve both been having a lot of fun while working through them together. It’s amazing to see how play can help build confidence and encourage positive behaviors. I also love that the suggestions are inclusive, making it feel like it’s designed for every child. My cousin has been so much more expressive and engaged since we started.

A Fun and Practical Guide for Helping Kids Grow

This book was such a great resource for making playtime more meaningful! I loved how it included culturally diverse activities, which made it easier to find strategies that fit different backgrounds and personalities. One of the most helpful sections for me was about balancing screen time with physical play—something I know a lot of parents struggle with. I shared a few of the confidence-boosting activities with a friend who works with kids, and she said they worked wonders. If you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist looking for simple ways to help kids build resilience and confidence, this is a must-read!