We do not teach parents to become their children’s therapist, parents can’t be their children’s therapist for many reasons! But parents can have a huge impact on their children’s emotional well-being and mental health. The foundation for children’s mental health is the result of early emotional attachments and relationships. Filial Play Coaching is an intervention that helps parents/carers to bond more with their children by using play to strengthen their (parent-child) relationship and improve their children’s mental and emotional development. 

 

• Research shows that it is necessary that children thrive in nurturing environments as this impacts their emotional, social and cognitive development.

• Children with a secure attachment are associated with being confident, resilient and autonomous with an ability to regulate their emotions. These children are more able to manage feelings positively and build healthy relationships (friendships and future intimate relationships).

• Children with an insecure attachment are associated with low self-esteem and have difficulty to trust. There is a higher chance of having behavioural problems, emotional difficulties and mental illness when they are older (depending on the type of insecure attachment).

 

It is suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 14 years old.

 

The Filial approach is to provide coaching/mentoring for parents/carers in nurturing skills and how to play non-directively with their children. In Filial Play, we work closely with the parent over several weeks (20 sessions, around 5 months) and equip the parent with tools to improve their nurturing skills and relationship with their children. 

 

 

Benefits of Filial Play Coaching:

• The parent learns to put boundaries in place.

• Both parent and children develop listening skills.

• The parent increases their confidence as a parent, enhances their self-worth and mental well-being.

• Effective communication between parent and children.

• Parents deal with tantrums effectively.

• Children’s self esteem increases.

• Increases emotional literacy – children recognise and manage feelings positively.

• The relationship between the parent/ carer and children is built and strengthened.

• The parent/carer and children enjoy each other’s company more.

• Have a happier home life.

       and more…

 

 

Make a change before is too late!