Depending on the circumstance, this type of directive play helps the child release any emotional affect. By creating an anxiety-provoking situation or a situation of the child’s issue at hand, it will help the child to express their emotions/feelings, as the therapist is listening and observing their behavior. In order to utilize this type of approach, a strong rapport must be established first, as the child releases their emotions, thoughts or actions. A good example of this type of therapy is when the therapist introduces a game (Pokemon cards & M&M’s) to a child and utilizes the game in a structured way to help the child to express
Depending on the circumstance, this type of directive play helps the child release any emotional affect. By creating an anxiety-provoking situation or a situation of the child’s issue at hand, it will help the child to express their emotions/feelings, as the therapist is listening and observing their behavior. In order to utilize this type of approach, a strong rapport must be established first, as the child releases their emotions, thoughts or actions. A good example of this type of therapy is when the therapist introduces a game (Pokemon cards & M&M’s) to a child and utilizes the game in a structured way to help the child to express