About Play Therapy

Play therapist helps children express their emotions through creative arts and play. It is not necessary for children to talk in play therapy if they are not comfortable in verbal communication. Play therapist can use the following ways to help children explore emotions and deal with unresolved trauma.

Storytelling
Clay
Art
Puppets
Drama
Music
Dance & Movement
Sandplay
Creative Visualization
LEGO

Bereavement or Loss
Separated or Divorced Parents
Under-Performing (Academically or Socially)
Behavioral Problems
Communication Problems
Autistic Spectrum or ADHD
Withdrawn
Trauma
Abuse
Nightmares
Delayed Development
Social Exclusion
Bullied or Bullies
Eating disorders
Bed wetting
Anxiety
School Refusal
Selective Mutism

Parents should refrain from anticipating immediate resolutions to their children's issues, as these problems are typically longstanding and stem from various factors. Gradual improvement in the child's condition can be observed with consistent therapy sessions. Typically, parents report noticing some improvement from their children after 4-5 sessions, while clinically significant changes may become evident after approximately 12 sessions. Active implementation of the therapist's recommendations in daily life and parenting can expedite the pace of progress.

It's not compulsory for parents to commit to a minimum number of sessions, although the therapist typically suggests a recommended number of sessions based on the initial assessment. Parents may sometimes be concerned about whether their children will want to continue therapy, or find it difficult to bring them for regular sessions. Therefore, parents have the option to pay for individual therapy sessions for their children.

The therapist will contact you through email to understand the issues of your child and answer your queries. If parent has decided to let his/her child receive play therapy from Rainbow Kids Counselling & Play Therapy, a form called Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQ) will be sent to parent. SDQ is to help the therapist assess the strengths and difficulties of the child. The therapist will arrange a time for a session with parent to understand more about the background information for intake assessment which will be conducted on Zoom. When sufficient information is obtained, the therapist will recommend the number of sessions based on the risk of the child.

Normally 6 – 12 weekly sessions will be recommended first. Therapist will continue to assess the needs of the child during therapy and discuss with parent for further intervention if necessary.

Parent can also consult therapist how to support the child at home in a separate parent consultation session.

Yes, Rainbow Kids is a legally registered company in Singapore and meets the requirements of URA as home-based business. This setup allows the therapist to reduce rent expense and offer services at more reasonable fees. Additionally, therapist can schedule appointments to ensure ample time for sanitizing toys after each session. Clients do not need to wait once their appointment is confirmed. Many children also feel more comfortable and less stressed when receiving therapy in a home setting.