​How Play Therapy and Nature Together Can Help 

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Integrating nature into play therapy can amplify the healing process and offer a broader range of benefits, such as:

• Improved Emotional Regulation: Nature provides a soothing environment that helps children regulate emotions and reduce stress.

• Enhanced Creativity: Outdoor play encourages imagination and creative thinking, helping children process emotions in new ways.

• Stress Reduction: Nature has been shown to lower cortisol levels, reducing stress and anxiety in children.

• Increased Self-Esteem: Nature offers opportunities for success and mastery through outdoor challenges, boosting a child’s confidence and self-worth.

• Connection to the World Around Them: Learning to interact with nature builds a child’s sense of interconnectedness and responsibility toward the environment.​

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​Why Choose Play Therapy and Nature?

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• Holistic Approach: By incorporating nature into therapy, we address the emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of a child’s healing.

• Therapeutic Benefits of Nature: Studies have shown that nature can improve focus, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall mental health.

• Personalised Experience: Whether indoors or outdoors, each session is tailored to meet the child’s specific needs using both play therapy and nature-based interventions.

• Calming Environment: Nature provides a peaceful backdrop, helping children feel more relaxed, open, and willing to engage in the therapeutic process.

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Please contact me to discuss how this might work in practical terms-WATCH THIS  SPACE.