Filial Play Therapy

Question 1

What is Filial Play Therapy?

Answer 1

• training parent to be the therapist
• get parents to play with children in a different way
• parent is always present

Question 2

Goals of Filial

Answer 2

• Help parents create safe/accepting environment so child can express emotions
• Gain greater understanding of child’s world
• enhance problem solving skills
• increase confidence as a parent

Question 3

Four basic play session skills

Answer 3

1) Structuring
2) Empathic listening
3) Child-centered imaginary play
4) Limit setting
- don’t praise, but reward effort