January | 2012 | PsychConsult, Inc.

by Sandra Ebrada, PhD. (cand)

My initial contact with cancer patients was when I joined a group of psychologists in putting up the Cancer Support Program in a government hospital way back 1996. For two years, we met with adult cancer patients and their caregivers to help them in their psychosocial care. There, we listened to their stories as they dealt with the shocking disclosure, the decisions they had to make regarding their treatment, the sacrifices they and their families will have to endure, dreams that will have to die, the plans for a better life, however tentative, when going home. Despite all these, in the program, we helped them celebrate what healing resources they have untouched by cancer and tap into them – their own bodies’ healing resources, remembering loving and good memories to uplift them, and sharing the love they have with their loved ones. Continue reading →

One of the major services we offer at PsychConsult, Inc. is Play Therapy. We have received a number of queries about it and we thought it best to give you a run-down on what Play Therapy is all about. We hope this gives you a better understanding of such intervention and how this can be helpful to your child.

What is play therapy and why does my child need it?

Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy for children conducted by trained psychologists/ therapists. It is different from simply “playing” since the therapist utilizes different theory-based approaches to conduct the therapy.

How will play therapy benefit my child?

Your child can communicate and eventually “play out” his/her difficulties, overwhelming experiences or feelings through play in the safe and affirming environment established in the playroom. Your child will have the opportunity to: Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Cancer Patients, My Teachers

An Introduction to Play Therapy