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Episode 35- What Happens in the Brain During Play Therapy
Why does play therapy work? And what actually happens in a child’s brain during a play therapy session?
In this episode of the Play Therapy Circle Podcast, Kylie Ellison explores the neuroscience behind child-centred play therapy (CCPT) and explains why play is the natural language of children.
Children’s brains are still developing, which means they often cannot process emotions through words the way adults do. Instead, they communicate, process experiences, and regulate their nervous systems through play. Understanding this brain science helps therapists, parents, and educators better…
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