Wesley Center for Play Therapy

Play Therapy Makes a Difference!

Play is the child's language and ...
play is as important to human happiness and well being as love and work.

Play is a fun, enjoyable activity that elevates our spirits and brightens our outlook on life.
Play expands self-expression, self-knowledge, self-actualization and self-efficacy.

Play relieves feelings of stress and boredom, connects us to people
in a positive way, stimulates creative thinking and exploration, regulates our emotions, and boosts our ego.
In addition, play allows us to practice skills and roles needed for survival. Learning and development are best fostered through play.
Information provided by the Association for Play Therapy www.a4pt.org
How Long Does Play Therapy Take?

Each play therapy session varies in length but usually last about 30 to 50 minutes. Sessions are usually held weekly. Research suggests that it takes an average of 20 play therapy sessions to resolve the problems of the typical child referred for treatment. Of course, some children may improve much faster while more serious or ongoing problems may take longer to resolve.

What can you do to help a child and give him a chance at a healthier life?

Become a part of the WCPT

Adopt-a-Child

program!

As a child sponsor, you are helping one special child who will be given the opportunity to participate in Play Therapy. Your monthly sponsorship gift will provide therapy sessions that could help a child.

For More information contact Methodist Counseling Center by
calling 208-219-1002 or by email: mccinfo@boisefumc.org

Did you know…

Mental disorders affect about one in five American children.
79% of children aged 6 to 17 with mental disorders do not receive mental health care.
Minority children are at an even greater risk for lack of care resulting in behavioral problems, in the juvenile system or placement in psychiatric care.
Children are best served by early intervention,
which can prevent them from being placed in more costly forms of treatment later on, such as inpatient treatment or residential treatment .

Play Therapy Helps Children:
Become more responsible for behaviors and develop more successful strategies.

Develop new and creative solutions to problems.Develop respect and acceptance of self and others.

Learn to experience and express emotion. Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others. Learn new social skills and relational
skills with family. Develop self-efficacy and thus a better assuredness about their abilities.

FEE POLICY:
The usual fee for Play Therapy is $85.00 per counseling session We accept most insurances and payment options are available. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.