Why should I choose play and art therapy for my child rather than traditional 'talk' therapy?

Play and art therapy also includes traditional 'talk' therapy. The advantage of these expressive therapies is that your child is given a choice in how he or she would like to express him or herself. Your child can choose between toys, art material or talking - which ever is most comfortable. In addition, this child-centred approach helps to more easily establish the trusting bond, required for therapy, between the therapist and your child.