Play Therapists use different therapeutic techniques and treat emotional issues among children. These therapies will help the children in controlling their emotions, cope with their surroundings, increase self-awareness, and make them a better person. The job duties include – providing children with a safe, and non-judgmental environment, accessing the child’s emotions through the art of storytelling, music, and imaginative play; guiding and developing healthier ways to cope, and ensuring the child’s safety, progress, and development.
Dear Mr./Ms.
In response to your job ad advertised in the (Source Name) for the post of a new Play Therapist, I am writing this letter. As per my knowledge, *** has been a pioneer in providing treatment through play therapy and is a leader in all forms of providing effective treatment, and this is one quality I have always admired and wanted to work for. I believe that my experience and ability to identify patients’ exact problems will make me the ideal fit for this role.
Being in this field for more than 7 years now, I have gained hands-on knowledge and skills in providing therapeutic services for children and adolescents. At my current workplace, I am known for developing a strong reputation and have a knack for understanding each child’s needs. I am also experienced in engaging children through appropriate fun and play activities and providing guidance and intervention.
Presenting below the highlights of my current role responsibilities for you to gauge my job worthiness –
- Expertise in providing direct clinical care and service to children and adolescents including family therapies.
- Certified in play therapy, and CBT.
- Experience working with children of diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Fostering trusting relationships and gaining a strong understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Increasing the self-esteem, self-confidence, and motivation of children, and enabling them to succeed.
- Strong listening skills allow me to understand the children and make them express their feelings.
- I created a therapeutic technique that was used to assist adolescents in their therapeutic journey.
Throughout my career, I have cultivated emotional intelligence and recognized painful feelings, and gained hands-on experience in dealing with stressful situations with poise and grace. Additionally, I have worked on a research assignment, that focuses on Autism Spectrum disorder children.
I appreciate the opportunity to discuss further my candidature in detail at your convenient time and date.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
