Parent-Child Play Therapy in Loveland, Colorado
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Parenting doesn’t come
with a handbook…
and some days it feels like nothing works.
You and your child seem to be in a constant power struggle and you end most days feeling frustrated and exhausted.
Your child’s meltdowns, tantrums, or outbursts leave you unsure how to respond without yelling or giving in.
Discipline feels confusing—you want to set limits, but don’t want to damage your relationship.
Your child wrestles with anxiety, big feelings, or adjusting to changes, and you feel helpless watching them struggle.
Deep down, you worry you’re “messing up” and that your relationship with your child is forever damaged.
You are not alone.
Parent-child play therapy can help you learn how to better understand your child and restore peace in your home.
Play is a child’s first language. For children, knowing how to effectively communicate frustration, sadness, and worry can feel like a foreign language. When words are not enough…
Play is communication.
Behaviors are communication.
Understanding the language of play, Lindsey will help you understand your child’s non-verbal communication and respond in a way that improves connection and reduces unwanted behaviors.
Developmentally appropriate healing for children
Parent-Child Play Therapy is a Proven Effective Treatment for:
Trauma
Anxiety
Family Conflict
Emotional Outbursts
Low Self-esteem
Frequent Mood Swings
Social Difficulties
Grief
Emotional Dysregulation
Anger and Aggression
Fears and Worries
Defiant and Disruptive Behaviors
Play is a child’s natural medium for self-expression.
-Virginia Axline
Healing when the whole family hurts
A child’s behavior can often disrupt harmony in the whole family and yet, all behavior makes sense if we consider it as your child’s attempt to communicate.
Lindsey is committed to working with parents to understand their child’s behavior and respond differently (if the old way was working, you wouldn’t be here). In some cases, parent-child play therapy is the best option for families looking to bridge the gap in communication with their children.
Parent-child play therapy involves parent training that build up to “special play sessions” at home, giving you the tools to connect with your child well beyond your time in therapy.
Lindsey will teach you how to speak the “language of play” through which your child is expressing their feelings and resolving conflicts.
You will learn skills and techniques like active listening, reflecting feelings, limit setting, and using play materials to facilitate expression. The goal is to create a supportive environment where your child can convey their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a developmentally appropriate way.
Parent-Child Play Therapy Can Lead To…
Improved communication and mutual trust
Reduction in aggression, meltdowns, defiance and other problem behaviors
Decreased anxiety and emotional distress
Improved emotional regulation
Increased self-esteem and confidence
Stronger sense of security and attachment
Reduced parenting stress
Better use of limit-setting and discipline that feels consistent and respectful
Shift from power struggles to connection-focused parenting
Improved parenting confidence and competence
Reduction in conflict between parent and child
More enjoyable parent-child interactions