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Play Therapy  

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)
To Register: Download and send your completed referral form, consent form and strengths and difficulties questionnaire below from the appropriate section and send them to playtherapycoclare@gmail.com  

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  • Withdrawn Personality
The Play Continuum shows how different applications of play can deal with a spectrum of children’s emotional, behaviour and mental health problems.

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?
You must download and complete the parental consent form on this page and complete the Strengths and difficulties questionnaire also and send both of them to playtherapycoclare@gmail.com to be considered for play therapy. 
what happens once the referral form has been submitted?
Janette will get in contact with the parent/guardian directly to set up a meeting to disuss the 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?
Janette 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, Shannon Family Resource Centre has secured funding from the HSE through the National Family Resource Centre Forum to provide this service to the community. 

Forms for Organisations to download and submit. 
Please send completed forms to playtherapycoclare@gmail.com
 

Play Therapy Organisation referral form 2023
File Size: 582 kb
File Type: pdf
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Guide to play therapy process
File Size: 214 kb
File Type: pdf
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Janette Casey Play Therapy Brochure
File Size: 738 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Strenghts & Difficulties Questionnaire (English)
File Size: 305 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Forms for Parents/guardians to download and submit. 
Please send completed forms to playtherapycoclare@gmail.com  

Parent-Guardian Referral Form 2023
File Size: 277 kb
File Type: pdf
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Parent-Guardian Permission Form
File Size: 506 kb
File Type: pdf
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Guide to Play Therapy Process
File Size: 214 kb
File Type: pdf
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Janette Casey Play Therapy Brochure
File Size: 738 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
File Size: 193 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Please download & complete the Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire in your preferred language and submit with your consent and referral form to playtherapycoclare@gmail.com 

SDQ (Chinese)
File Size: 249 kb
File Type: pdf
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SDQ (Polish)
File Size: 160 kb
File Type: pdf
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SDQ (Croatian)
File Size: 123 kb
File Type: pdf
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SDQ (Russian)
File Size: 147 kb
File Type: pdf
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SDQ (French)
File Size: 130 kb
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SDQ (Ukrainian)
File Size: 163 kb
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SDQ (italian)
File Size: 156 kb
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SDQ (Vietnamese)
File Size: 159 kb
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  • Community Development
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    • Online Learning
    • Adult Education Courses & Classes
    • Other Services
  • Family support
    • Our programmes >
      • Life Coaching For Women
      • Circle of Security Parenting
      • Parenting When Separated
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      • Love Parenting Website
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