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How to introduce your child to Play Therapy! A Social Story for your child by Gabi Rookard LCSW

If you’ve been considering bringing your child to Play Therapy for the first time, or you’re preparing for their first session, the question of how to talk about Play Therapy to your child has probably crossed your mind. We are sure that you want this to be a good experience for your child, and you also want to be honest about what Play Therapy is really about—it’s not a bad thing, and it doesn’t mean they have something “wrong” with them! How to communicate all there is to know about starting therapy can be daunting, so this is why Gabi has created a social story for her new clients, for those who would benefit from a more visual and structured explanation of Play Therapy.

Gabi has generously agreed to share this creation of hers here on The Real Work’s resource blog, so that any parent who finds it helpful can use it with their child! Thanks, Gabi!