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Healing through therapeutic play – crucial role of the psychosocial care provider

Healing through therapeutic play – crucial role of the psychosocial care provider

by Sheila McCallum | Jul 28, 2022 | blog

As a psychosocial care provider, Cathy has attended six Operation Smile surgical programmes. She uses therapeutic play and hands-on educational activities to help patients feel calm and prepared to enter the operating room.

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