Child-Centred Play Therapy is a non-directive play therapy approach developed by Virginia Axline and based on Carl Rogers’ person-centred approach.
In this approach, the child takes the lead in play. The therapist does not direct, interpret, or attempt to change the child’s play. Instead, they provide a safe, accepting, and empathetic relational environment. Through play, children express their emotions, conflicts, fears, and needs.
Experiential Play Therapy is a holistic approach developed by Byron and Carol Norton.
In this model, the goal is not simply to change behaviour, but to transform the child’s emotional experience within the therapeutic relationship. The therapist may actively participate in the play when appropriate while continuing to focus on the child’s internal experience.
It is effectively used in these areas.
In Experiential Play Therapy, the therapeutic relationship is the primary vehicle for healing. Children re-experience the emotions they have encountered in a safe environment and develop new meanings from those experiences.
Filial Therapy is a structured model that makes parents an active part of the therapeutic process.
In this approach, parents are taught child-centred play therapy skills. They then conduct special play sessions with their children in the home environment.
Filial Therapy places the family at the centre of the change process. The child receives support not only in the therapy room but also in everyday life.
Theraplay is an attachment-based and highly interactive play therapy approach.
The primary aim of the approach is to rebuild or strengthen a secure relationship between the parent and child. Sessions incorporate playful, physical, and structured activities.
Theraplay aims to support children in developing a sense of security, closeness, and relationship-building skills.
It is generally used with children between the ages of 3 and 12. When appropriate, play and creative techniques can also be used with adolescents.
The duration varies depending on the child’s needs, but the process may last from several months to a year.
This depends on the therapy model. Parental involvement is particularly high in Filial Therapy and Theraplay.
No. Play serves as a therapeutic means of communication through which children express their emotions.
Schema Therapy is an integrative therapeutic model developed by Jeffrey Young that combines cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment theory, psychodynamic approaches, and experiential techniques.
Schema Therapy for children and adolescents aims to understand and transform the deep-seated beliefs individuals develop about themselves, other people, and the world. These beliefs are often shaped by relational experiences during early childhood.
When children’s core emotional needs are not adequately met, maladaptive schemas may develop. Over time, these schemas can contribute to difficulties with emotional regulation, behavioural problems, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
The aim of Schema Therapy is not only to reduce symptoms, but also to help children develop a healthy sense of self and learn to meet their core emotional needs in healthy ways.
Meeting these needs provides the foundation for healthy personality development.
These schemas may develop in response to childhood experiences and can affect an individual’s life for many years.
Modes refer to patterns of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that an individual experiences at particular moments.
These techniques help children make abstract concepts more concrete.
The aim is to help adolescents better understand themselves and their relationship patterns.
Parents are an important part of the process in Schema Therapy.
Parent sessions may be conducted with these objectives in mind.
It can be adapted for use from childhood onward, taking the child’s developmental level into account.
Yes. When working with children, play therapy techniques are frequently used alongside Schema Therapy.
Parental involvement plays an important role when working with children and adolescents.
The duration varies depending on the child’s needs and therapeutic goals.
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