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