This 2-page Play Therapy parent handout helps caregivers understand when their child is experiencing normal resistance versus nervous system overload. So they feel like a partner and stay committed to the process, to ensure the best outcomes for their children.
It’s designed to help you:
✔ Explain in clear, simple language resistance vs. nervous system overload
✔ Teach parents how to spot resistance and nervous system overload when they show up
✔ Guide parents on what to say to their child – so they feel confident getting their child to therapy
✔ Build stronger, more trusting relationships with your clients and their caregivers
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 2-page printable handout (PDF): 1 x A4 size (with British spelling), 1 x US letter size (with US spelling).
✔ Clear explanation of the resistance vs nervous system overload in Play Therapy
✔ Signs parents can look out for to identify resistance vs nervous system overload
✔ How parents can support their child
✔ Explanation on why it's important for parents to help their child through resistance
✔ Explanation on how you will support them and their child through nervous system overload
NEED TO KNOW
These resources are for personal use and education purposes only. They do not replace supervision, consultation, assessment, therapy, training, or ethical guidelines set by your professional association. You can use them for your own clinical or at-home reference. If you wish to send, share, or redistribute this to parents/teachers/other professionals, you must buy a one-time commercial license. Instant digital download – no refunds or exchanges.
This 2-page Play Therapy parent handout helps caregivers understand when their child is experiencing normal resistance versus nervous system overload. So they feel like a partner and stay committed to the process, to ensure the best outcomes for their children.
It’s designed to help you:
✔ Explain in clear, simple language resistance vs. nervous system overload
✔ Teach parents how to spot resistance and nervous system overload when they show up
✔ Guide parents on what to say to their child – so they feel confident getting their child to therapy
✔ Build stronger, more trusting relationships with your clients and their caregivers
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 2-page printable handout (PDF): 1 x A4 size (with British spelling), 1 x US letter size (with US spelling).
✔ Clear explanation of the resistance vs nervous system overload in Play Therapy
✔ Signs parents can look out for to identify resistance vs nervous system overload
✔ How parents can support their child
✔ Explanation on why it's important for parents to help their child through resistance
✔ Explanation on how you will support them and their child through nervous system overload
NEED TO KNOW
These resources are for personal use and education purposes only. They do not replace supervision, consultation, assessment, therapy, training, or ethical guidelines set by your professional association. You can use them for your own clinical or at-home reference. If you wish to send, share, or redistribute this to parents/teachers/other professionals, you must buy a one-time commercial license. Instant digital download – no refunds or exchanges.
