Synergetic Play Therapy Parenting Techniques

What is Synergetic Play Therapy?

I have a background in working with children using Synergetic Play Therapy. In this style of play therapy, I name my own feelings that arise while a child plays.  Using this approach allows a child to see me as being authentic, which gets them to trust me. Naming my own feelings also encourages a child to reflect within themselves and become curious about how they are feeling. They begin to be able to name their feelings. It is amazing to see and I can teach you how to do this with your own children!

Synergetic Play Therapy doesn’t just stop at being able to identify feelings.  It also demonstrates ways to manage big feelings. For example, if I find myself feeling nervous while in session with a child, I share my feeling, and then demonstrate a coping skill to manage my anxiety, such as taking a deep breath. Children then learn to not only identify how they feel, but also what to do with their strong feelings. The positive outcome of this type of play therapy/parenting technique is that a child can identify their feelings AND use a coping skill to manage their feelings when they become overwhelming. I help you as parent learn how to do this with your own children

Because children watch adults to learn what to do, Synergetic Play Therapy works extremely well. In the play room and with my children, I am the role model. At home, you are the role model.  I saw this all the time in my own home when my children were toddlers.  If I did or said something, they would copy it right back, which meant I could use this to my advantage by showing my child coping skills to manage my own big emotions. They are guided by us in a different way as they grow older, but they still watch everything we do and use it as a guide. My role with you is to help you learn to identify your feelings and demonstrate coping skills as a way to manage tough behaviors from your children. The result is your children learn how to manage their emotions because you are showing them how!

For more detailed information on Synergetic Play Therapy, please visit their website here.

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