Critically reflect on the benefits of play therapy and play therapy techniques with children. In your discussion, do the following: Explain, “Why is it important for social workers to be familiar with play therapy techniques?”

Benefits of play therapy

1. Critically reflect on the benefits of play therapy and play therapy techniques with children.

2. In your discussion, do the following:
Explain, “Why is it important for social workers to be familiar with play therapy techniques?”

3. Then, give an example of a case (e.g., child’s age, presenting problem, developmental stage, etc., in which play therapy might be appropriate to employ).