Play therapy uses a combination of play and therapeutic counselling techniques to help children express their thoughts and fears in a safe environment. Using toys, art, and other media, the child is helped to work through his or her problems.

Unfortunately, children do need counselling at times. From approximately aged 3 and up, play therapy and/or talk therapy (depending on the child) helps children share and work out their concerns. Some of the problems that little children deal with include sexual abuse, domestic violence, alcoholism in the family, divorce, parental access visits, step-parents, and learning difficulties such as ADD/ADHD, which leads to problems with learning, fitting in and social skills.

Often the parents will want counselling to help them deal with the child’s issues while the child is receiving help. At Elayne Tanner & Associates Inc. we can provide you with both components at the same time, so as to be more easily fit in to your busy schedule. We have fully trained, experienced professionals who can collaborate with each other and work as a part of your team in solving the problem