This 2-page Play Therapy parent handout helps parents expect and understand resistance in play therapy – plus a script parents can use to help their child manage the feelings beneath resistance. So they stay committed to the process and ensure outcomes for their children.
This cheat sheet will help you:
✔ Explain in clear, simple language what resistance is and why it arises
✔ Teach parents what resistance looks like when it shows up
✔ Guide parents on what to say to their child – so they feel confident getting their child to therapy
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 2-page printable handout (PDF)
✔ 4 PDFs: 2 x A4 size (with British spelling), 2 x US letter size (with US spelling)
✔ Clear explanation of the resistance phase in Play Therapy
✔ Signs parents can look out for to identify resistance
✔ Sample CCPT-aligned parent education script
✔ Explanation on why it's important for parents to help their child through resistance
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 parents expect and understand resistance in play therapy – plus a script parents can use to help their child manage the feelings beneath resistance. So they stay committed to the process and ensure outcomes for their children.
This cheat sheet will help you:
✔ Explain in clear, simple language what resistance is and why it arises
✔ Teach parents what resistance looks like when it shows up
✔ Guide parents on what to say to their child – so they feel confident getting their child to therapy
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 2-page printable handout (PDF)
✔ 4 PDFs: 2 x A4 size (with British spelling), 2 x US letter size (with US spelling)
✔ Clear explanation of the resistance phase in Play Therapy
✔ Signs parents can look out for to identify resistance
✔ Sample CCPT-aligned parent education script
✔ Explanation on why it's important for parents to help their child through resistance
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.
