Sistematización de experiencias: Influencia en la terapia de juego en niños de 3 a 5 años con problemas de comportamiento en el centro de educación inicial Loris Malaguzzi de octubre a marzo del 2024

Abstract

The upbringing or education of a child plays a fundamental role in the expression of their emotions and behaviors. When parents identify certain behavioral problems in their children, they choose to consult a child psychologist or therapist. Rarely, when starting therapy, the play therapy modality is used as a means to establish a deeper connection with the child. This therapeutic modality usually obtains a positive response from the child during the sessions, thus facilitating interaction and therapeutic progress. Behavioral challenges in childhood can have significant repercussions on the overall development of the child. These challenges encompass a wide range of disruptive behaviors, including aggression, resistance to authority, impulsivity, lack of emotional control, and difficulties adhering to social rules and norms. The prevalence of childhood aggression in contemporary society is notable, manifesting itself in various contexts such as the social, school and family environment that surrounds the child. The problems associated with aggression in childhood constitute one of the most challenging challenges for parents and educators. Through play, children manifest and strengthen their personality, stimulate their imagination, cultivate interpersonal relationships and develop social skills. The observation and study of children's play activities represent an invaluable tool for understanding child psychology and its evolution. The primary essence of the game lies in its ability to generate fun, this always being a pleasant experience that frequently arouses positive emotions such as joy and enthusiasm. Each game mode awakens different forms of joy: from the delight of experiencing cause and effect, to the pleasure of movement, to the creative innocence of building and destroying. The game promotes interaction, collaboration and sharing happy moments. Likewise, the game is distinguished by being an experience of freedom, since it takes place in a psychological environment characterized by the autonomy of choice. It is a voluntary activity, freely selected by the child, without external impositions or coercion.