12/06/2024
Let’s celebrate play!
Play is the foundation for play therapy and therapeutic play. There are so many benefits of play in daily life.
The United Nations has designated 11 June 2024 as the first International Day of Play!
Let’s all find time to play!
Play needs to be preserved and protected to grow the next generation because:
• Play supports physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• It emphasizes the importance of emotional health and well-being.
• Play fosters positive emotions, counteracting increasing rates of anxiety and depression.
• It improves a child's quality of life, mental health, and cognitive abilities.
• Play development progresses from simple to complex activities e.g. pretend play helps foster problem-solving skills, creativity, and counterfactual thinking.
Research on the Value of Play:
• Research over decades highlights the critical role of play in human development.
• Rich childhood play contributes to better adaptability and stress coping skills in adulthood.
• Play has positive impacts on individuals, families, communities, and globally.
Please visit https://www.internationaldayofplay.org/
"97% of us believe play is important yet one in three of us do not have the time to play".
For appointments and enquiries, please contact Nicky via phone, email or text.
Email [email protected]
Phone 0493 152 471
https://www.aboutplaytherapy.com.au
Helps ensure that every child thrives and reaches their potential through the power of play. Get ready to celebrate play on the 11th June, every year.
