How can play be used as a Therapeutic tool in psychosocial care for children
1 By distracting the child from reality of his illness, side effect and pain.
2 It gives valuable insight into how well they are coping emotionally with
their illness.
3 To assess their non- verbal ways to release their anxiety, fears and concerns.How can play be used as a Therapeutic tool in psychosocial car
4 By playing, they explore and master their world.
Examples of play
1 They are provided with pens, books for drawing and painting.Family pictures are their favourite.
2 Also with simple music instruments.They also like to sing along and dance.
3 They are provided with dolls and medical kits to play Doctor, Nurse and patient.It really reduce their fears and anxieties.
Video Games are another favourite play activities and they also like pets.
Group play is their best,they support each other and group according to friendship.
