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.

©2024 April Starks/Alyn Consulting LLC (P)2024 April Starks/Alyn Consulting LLC

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.

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!

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.

A great resource for my classroom!

As a health and physical education teacher with over 20 years of experience, I’ve worked with countless children and witnessed firsthand the importance of fostering emotional resilience and positive behavior. Empower Children Through Play Therapy is an incredible resource for anyone looking to use play as a transformative tool for children’s well-being.

The book provides strategies that are both engaging and inclusive, making it easy to tailor activities to a child’s unique needs. I especially appreciated the emphasis on building emotional intelligence and resilience through fun, creative play. The mindfulness integration and practical advice for creating a therapeutic play space were game-changers.

Whether you’re a parent or educator, this guide will give you effective techniques to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.

informative

This audiobook is a treasure trove of tools to help children thrive while making every moment of playtime purposeful and joyful. The segment on play therapy for social development was transformative, offering creative ways to help kids build confidence, navigate friendships, and express emotions. I loved how it explained simple yet meaningful activities to nurture emotional closeness.

Great book

A unique book that gives you ideas and strategies to develop children through play. The book gives you a lot of activities for children of different ages, with an emphasis on culturally diverse activities. I like how the book backs up the activities with theory explaining the benefits and approach. A great resource for anyone who has children in their care

Great resource for supporting kids

As a grandparent, I wanted to find a way to better connect with my granddaughter through play, and this audiobook delivered. The ideas are smart and easy to try. I've already noticed how play can help her to express her emotions more freely. The narrator's tone was warm and engaging, which made it enjoyable to listen to. I would have loved to have had this knowledge when my kids were little. What an Amazing resource!

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.