PLAY THERAPY

Play therapy is a kind of therapy done with children between the ages of 3 to roughly 12 years old. The inner world of the child can be a very complex place and as adults, we are often not equipped, or struggle to deal with the way that children communicate about their emotions and experiences. Play therapy is a space that allows for the child to express themselves in play and for this to then be interpreted by a psychotherapist. This interpretation can then be fed back to the parents. It is hoped that through this process the parents can understand what is going on for their child and how they could assist and support the child further.

KEY PROBLEMS • Refusing to go to school. • Difficulty eating. • Bedwetting. • Behavioural problems: including tantrums, aggression, defiance, cheekiness, self-harm, hurting others. • Problems socialising with other children or social isolation. • Difficulties at school (discipline as well as learning difficulties). • Adjusting to a new sibling in the house/ new school/ new parent figure. • Difficulty accepting a parent’s new partner. • Emotional struggles after a divorce or a death. • Crying and emotional outbursts

ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN • School readiness. • Emotional tests. • Cognitive/intellectual testing. • Neuropsychological testing. PL

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PLAY THERAPY

Play therapy is a kind of therapy done with children between the ages of 3 to roughly 12 years old. The inner world of the child can be a very complex place and as adults, we are often not equipped, or struggle to deal with the way that children communicate about their emotions and experiences. Play therapy is a space that allows for the child to express themselves in play and for this to then be interpreted by a psychotherapist. This interpretation can then be fed back to the parents. It is hoped that through this process the parents can understand what is going on for their child and how they could assist and support the child further.

KEY PROBLEMS • Refusing to go to school. • Difficulty eating. • Bedwetting. • Behavioural problems: including tantrums, aggression, defiance, cheekiness, self-harm, hurting others. • Problems socialising with other children or social isolation. • Difficulties at school (discipline as well as learning difficulties). • Adjusting to a new sibling in the house/ new school/ new parent figure. • Difficulty accepting a parent’s new partner. • Emotional struggles after a divorce or a death. • Crying and emotional outbursts

ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN • School readiness. • Emotional tests. • Cognitive/intellectual testing. • Neuropsychological testing.PL

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PLAY THERAPY

Play therapy is a kind of therapy done with children between the ages of 3 to roughly 12 years old. The inner world of the child can be a very complex place and as adults, we are often not equipped, or struggle to deal with the way that children communicate about their emotions and experiences. Play therapy is a space that allows for the child to express themselves in play and for this to then be interpreted by a psychotherapist. This interpretation can then be fed back to the parents. It is hoped that through this process the parents can understand what is going on for their child and how they could assist and support the child further.

KEY PROBLEMS • Refusing to go to school. • Difficulty eating. • Bedwetting. • Behavioural problems: including tantrums, aggression, defiance, cheekiness, self-harm, hurting others. • Problems socialising with other children or social isolation. • Difficulties at school (discipline as well as learning difficulties). • Adjusting to a new sibling in the house/ new school/ new parent figure. • Difficulty accepting a parent’s new partner. • Emotional struggles after a divorce or a death. • Crying and emotional outbursts

ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN • School readiness. • Emotional tests. • Cognitive/intellectual testing. • Neuropsychological testing. PL

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ASSESMENTS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS

A variety of assessments are offered for adolescents and adults. Career assessments can be used for individuals still in school who are having difficulty choosing a career path, as well as for adults who are wanting to change their career and are unsure of what they would like to do. Neuropsychological assessments can be used to assess the impact of head injuries as well as to assess for neurological disturbances such as dementia or the consequences of drug use.

ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE:

• Subject choice assessments for school going individuals. • Emotional assessments. • Neuropsychological assessments. • Career assessments and guidance. • Cognitive/intellectual assessments/aptitude. • Personality assessments. • Interests.

Psychotherapy is also offered for a variety of concerns that individuals, couples orfamilies may be experiencing. More information can be obtained on the website www.caseybradford.co.za.

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PLAY THERAPY

Play therapy is a kind of therapy done with children between the ages of 3 to roughly 12 years old. The inner world of the child can be a very complex place and as adults, we are often not equipped, or struggle to deal with the way that children communicate about their emotions and experiences. Play therapy is a space that allows for the child to express themselves in play and for this to then be interpreted by a psychotherapist. This interpretation can then be fed back to the parents. It is hoped that through this process the parents can understand what is going on for their child and how they could assist and support the child further.

KEY PROBLEMS • Refusing to go to school. • Difficulty eating. • Bedwetting. • Behavioural problems: including tantrums, aggression, defiance, cheekiness, self-harm, hurting others. • Problems socialising with other children or social isolation. • Difficulties at school (discipline as well as learning difficulties). • Adjusting to a new sibling in the house/ new school/ new parent figure. • Difficulty accepting a parent’s new partner. • Emotional struggles after a divorce or a death. • Crying and emotional outbursts

ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN • School readiness. • Emotional tests. • Cognitive/intellectual testing. • Neuropsychological testing.PL

AY T

HER

APY

CASEYBRADFORDp s y c h o l o g i s t

Cas

ey B

radf

ord

M.A

Cou

nsel

ling

Psyc

holo

gy (W

its)

Reg.

No.

: PS

0113

816

PR. N

o.: 0

86 0

02 0

4102

924

9th

Ave

nue,

Riv

onia

.+2

7 73

987

993

3EM

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AD

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Casey Bradfordwww.caseybradford.co.za