Our Play Therapy service for Children
aged (3-12) years is now open to New Referrals.
Shannon Family Resource Centre
Play Therapy for Children
(3-12 years)
Play Therapy: Shannon Family Resource Centre is now in a position to offer Play therapy to children aged 3 years to 12 years in the local community based on the increased need for such a service identified by schools and the local child and family support network in the area. We are delighted to have obtained the services of Janette Casey from Play Therapy Ireland to facilitate the therapy at Shannon Family Resource centre.
Therapist: Janette Casey, Janette is CEO of Play Therapy Ireland (https://playtherapy.ie/about-us)
Therapist: Janette Casey, Janette is CEO of Play Therapy Ireland (https://playtherapy.ie/about-us)
Play therapy is used to alleviate many children’s problems including:
- Abuse (Emotional, Physical, Sexual)
- Adapting to Foster Care & Adoption
- ADHD
- Anger
- Attachment Issues
- Autistic Spectrum
- Behaviour Problems
- Bereavement/Loss
- Bullied/Bullies
- Communication Problems
- Delayed Development
- Depression
- Nightmares
- Physical Disabilities
- Poor School Attendance
- Relationship Issues
- Selective Mute
- Separated/Divorced Parents
- Social Exclusion
- Trauma
- Unauthorised Absences
- Under Performing (Academically, Socially, Culturally)
- Withdrawn Personality
Frequently Asked Questions:
WHAT IS THE LOWER AND UPPER AGE RANGE FOR PLAY THERAPY?
3 years to 12 years of age.
DO I NEED TO ACCOMPANY MY CHILD TO PLAY THERAPY?
Yes, but your child will engage with the play alone during the session once the initial screening meeting has taken place.
How do i register my child for play therapy?
Once you have expressed your interest on the contact form on this website, a member of staff from Shannon Family Resource Centre will contact you and send you on the necessary parental consent form and you will be asked to complete a strengths and difficulties questionnaire for your child also which will need to be returned to Shannon FRC.
what happens once the referral form has been submitted?
You will receive confirmation that the referral has been received and will be given a timeline of the next steps including when an initial meeting to discuss your childs needs and make a plan for the therapeutic intervention (Play Therapy).
HOW MANY SESSIONS OF PLAY THERAPY WILL MY CHILD RECeiVE?
6 sessions initially of 40-50minutes duration, further sessions will be discussed with the parent/guardian following the initial 6 week review with the therapist.
What happens once ive submitted my childs consent form and questionnaire?
The play therapist assigned to your child will contact you to arrange an initial meeting to discuss your childs needs and agree a plan for therapy to begin.
How much does play therapy cost?
Play Therapy is FREE of charge, (donations are always welcome to support the ongoing roll out of the service to children in the community).
Forms for Organisations to download and submit.
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Forms for Parents/guardians to download and submit.
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Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire in your preferred language.
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