Fill in the Blanks Rationale for engaging caregivers in family play therapyOnline version Fill in the blanks to explore the rationale for involving caregivers, parents, and guardians in play therapy with their children. by Zach Gibson 1 irritation jo boredom Caregivers and children have a shared experience of 2 arguments digestion empath Family play improves family 3 communication humor stress Family play contributes to reduction between family member s 4 quilt traffic attachment Family play establishes and strengthens pattern s 5 money laundering shape shifting perspective taking Family play therapy improves abilities for caregivers and childre n 6 athletics literacy intimac Family play therapy creates opportunities for physical connection and 7 culinary skills fashion sense understandin Family play therapy allows caregivers to have unique experiences with their children and improved 8 cop ski crochet Through family play therapy , children and guardians improve their ability to 9 furniture confidence legos In family play therapy , children build and greater security in decision - makin g 10 illness hunger distres Family play therapy helps caregivers improve their response to child 11 tree motivation structur Family play therapy helps restore family 12 ego unconsciou imagination Play is the symbolic expression of the 13 destruction invalidation externalization Play therapy is a safe space for of emotions and memorie s 14 impossible less likely more likel When families engage in play therapy , long - lasting positive change is 15 detrimental helpful not recommended Family play therapy is for treating children with hyperactive , disruptive , and externalizing behaviors .