e, the better they can help your child. Children communicate through play, so pay attention to any themes you notice in your child’s play, as well as sleep and eating patterns.
A young boy I worked with early in my career lost his siblings in a fire. In the play therapy room, he always had a fire truck and police car involved in his play. He rescued and helped people in need. That was one way he worked through his feelings of helplessness about losing his siblings in a fire. You may notice themes in your child’s play. If so, share that information with the counselor.
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