CYC 302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sensory System
12 Jan 2017
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Play is a universal method of attaining balance in ones life. Creates equilibrium for children and adults between the demands of: play for fun living and those of being. Alter a child"s mood, reconfigure a social situation, and reward a child. Outcome is decided by who has the highest motor ability. Outcome is decided by who has the highest cognitive ability. Winning is determined by luck: play to learn. Structured and unstructured activities can be used to teach a new skill, to develop self-awareness, or to provide a forum for experimentation. Enhances social development by allowing the child to practice social skills in an imaginary contract as a rehearsal for social life. Benefits emotional development through its interactive qualities and its expressive nature. Intellectual development can be enhances by providing children with a context in which to explore, exercise, and express intelligence: play to heal.
