The FirstPlay Therapy Counseling & Storytelling® program combines simple storytelling together with playful nurturing touch activities. In FirstPlay Therapy® Infant Storytelling® sessions you will learn the Baby Tree Hug© story as taught by Certified FirstPlay® Infant Practitioners.
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FIRSTPLAY THERAPY® SESSIONS CAN NOW BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY!
BENEFITS OF FIRSTPLAY THERAPY® INFANT STORYTELLING
ATTACHMENT & Bonding
Strengthens the parent-child attachment and bonding
RELAXATION
Teaches infants the sensation of relaxation
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FUN
Creates a fun time each day of intimacy between parent and child
SOUND SLEEP
Helps to create deeper and more sound sleep
SELF-REGULATION
As they grow, they learn to gain a sense of internal self-regulation and their own ability to calm
NUTRIENT FLOW
Increases oxygen and nutrient flow to the cells
BOUNDARIES
Teaches your baby about caring positive touch, respect and personal boundaries
DIGESTION
Helps with digestion and bowel elimination
JOY
Increases the JOY within the relationship
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
The use of storytelling can boost early literacy potential
NURTURING TOUCH
Caring touch releases the calming and connectivity hormone oxytocin, while at the same time lowering the stress hormone cortisol
BRAIN POTENTIAL
Wires the brain for healthy interpersonal relationships
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