Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The article deals with the problem of the place and importance of play therapy in working with children's fears. It has been found that under the broad umbrella of play therapy there are a number of targeted methods and approaches, ranging from child-centered, filial anddyadic therapy to animal-assisted play therapy. The interpretation and approaches to the definition of play therapy are characterized. The ways of overcoming children's fears by means of play therapy are described. Information is provided on technologies, methods, techniquesand means used to ensure the effectiveness of game sessions in dealing with children's fears. Methodical recommendations for teachers on ensuring the game process with preschool children are provided. It has been determined that play therapy provides a favorable therapeuticenvironment for learning and healing of a preschool child. It has been established that during play therapy children cope with their anxiety and other difficulties in a way that is natural for them - by playing.
DOI: 10.58246/vbkn9d81
Author: Mariia Zameliuk
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415012185
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