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Play therapy is a technique used for treating children displaying many different kinds of maladaptive behavior patterns. What makes play therapy an effective approach with such a wide variety of children?
  1. All children love to play, but probably don’t have enough opportunity because their parents won’t let them.
  2. Play therapy allows children to express what is troubling them symbolically when it is difficult to put their feelings and emotions into words.
  3. Unlike in traditional therapy, the therapist really doesn’t have to do anything but observe.
  4. Both the parents and the child don’t view the activity as “therapy” so, for them, there is no stigma in engaging in play therapy.
Explanation
Answer: B - Play therapy enables children to express what is troubling them when they cannot readily do so in words. The method is especially useful for children, ages 3-12, although teenagers can also benefit from play therapy.
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