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 boredom irritation jo Caregivers and children have a shared experience of 2 empath arguments digestion Family play improves family 3 stress communication humor Family play contributes to reduction between family member s 4 attachment traffic quilt Family play establishes and strengthens pattern s 5 shape shifting perspective taking money laundering Family play therapy improves abilities for caregivers and childre n 6 literacy intimac athletics 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 crochet cop ski Through family play therapy , children and guardians improve their ability to 9 confidence legos furniture 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 motivation tree structur Family play therapy helps restore family 12 ego imagination unconsciou Play is the symbolic expression of the 13 destruction invalidation externalization Play therapy is a safe space for of emotions and memorie s 14 more likel impossible less likely 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 .