FAQ
Where are you located?
We are located in the Greater Springfield Specialist Suites.
Level 4, suite 403/2 Wellness Way Springfield Central Qld 4300.
What are the costs?
We provide services to many different clients, including NDIS and private health clients. At this time we are unable to accept Mental Health Care Plans. Please contact our office for a current price list. admin@brookwatertherapeuticconnections.com.au
How do I know what therapy is right for my circumstance?
If you are unsure of what therapy you would suit your circumstance, please call or email our office and chat to our staff about our services.
Parking
There is 2 hour free parking across from the entrance to the Greater Springfield Specialist Suites on Wellness Way Qld 4300.
Office Hours
Our office admin hours are 10am-2pm Monday to Friday. However, appointments and booking run from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. Please call during office hours, otherwise, anytime via our email.
Play therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach, especially for children, because it uses their natural mode of communication—play—to help them express emotions, process experiences, and solve problems. Here are key reasons why play therapy is chosen:
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Child-friendly communication: Young children often lack the verbal skills to express complex emotions or experiences. Play allows them to communicate their thoughts and feelings in a natural, comfortable way.
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Safe expression of emotions: Through play, children can express difficult feelings (like anger, fear, or sadness) that they may struggle to articulate. This process helps them make sense of confusing or overwhelming emotions.
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Improves emotional regulation: Play therapy provides children with a space to work through their emotions in a structured environment. They learn to better manage feelings and develop coping strategies.
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Builds problem-solving skills: Play therapy encourages creative thinking and problem-solving. Children can "rehearse" various scenarios and outcomes through play, which can boost their confidence in real-life situations.
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Supports development: It promotes healthy emotional, social, and cognitive development by giving children the chance to explore, understand, and cope with life's challenges.
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Strengthens relationships: Play therapy helps children improve their relationships with family, peers, and other important figures by learning about social dynamics, empathy, and appropriate behavior.
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Trauma processing: For children who have experienced trauma, play therapy provides a non-threatening way to process difficult memories or situations, helping them heal in a supportive environment.
Overall, play therapy fosters emotional growth and well-being in a way that's naturally aligned with how children experience the world.