My son only wants to play violent war games since his dad deployed and I keep redirecting him to gentler activities but he just gets more aggressive.
More people experience this than they realize.
The child needs to metabolize powerful feelings through play rather than have them sanitized away by anxious adults.
“Where Are You with Play therapy?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.