Since children may not be able to process and express their own emotions in the adult world, the therapist joins the child in their own world, on their level. Play therapy allows the therapist to observe the child in a setting in which they are comfortable and build a strong therapeutic relationship (Pietrangelo, 2019). While the therapy may look like ordinary play, much more is being observed by the therapist!
Read MoreIndividuals are often surrounded by various messages and feedback from different sources like the workplace, family, and friends that impact the way they feel about their physical appearance. For some, poor body image is a sign of a serious problem: an eating disorder, defined as disorders in which there is excessive concern with the control of body weight and shape, accompanied by inadequate, irregular, or chaotic food intake.
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