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Play Therapy

Available in Erie County

Does your child have problems expressing their own feelings in coping with emotional stress or trauma?

Play Therapy: Play is the most natural way for a child to convey what he/she is feeling without the use of language.

Play therapy differs from regular play in that a trained therapist at the Achievement Center helps a child address and resolve his/her own problems. With the use of a fully equipped play therapy room and a positive relationship with the play therapist, a child can safely confront his/her problems and find creative solutions.

In addition, the play therapist at the Achievement Center communicates regularly with the parents or caregivers, helping to develop a plan to resolve issues in the home, community or school.

Of those surveyed during the 2007-2008 fiscal year, a majority of families reported that the Outpatient Mental Health program exceeded their expectations. Of those surveyed six-months post discharge, an average of 82 percent reported children successfully meeting four indicators: regular school/work attendance, no out of home placement, no mental health hospitalization and no new legal involvements.

Learn more about Children’s Outpatient Mental Health