Mangrove Mental Health

Group Play Therapy in Schools

At Mangrove Mental Health, we offer group play therapy programs designed to support students’ social, emotional, and interpersonal development. Delivered by our experienced facilitators, these programs create a safe, structured, and engaging environment where children and adolescents can learn, grow, and connect with their peers.

Why Group Play Therapy?

Play is one of the most effective ways for children and young people to explore emotions, practice new skills, and build relationships. Through guided group activities, students can:

Build confidence by trying new experiences, taking safe risks, and celebrating achievements.

Strengthen teamwork through collaborative games, group challenges, and shared problem-solving tasks.

Improve wellbeing by learning healthy ways to express emotions, manage stress, and regulate behaviour.

Enhance peer relationships by fostering communication, trust, empathy, and cooperation.

Develop problem-solving skills in real-time scenarios, promoting resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking.

Flexible Delivery Options

Our programs are customised to suit the needs of your school or organisation.

On-site delivery: Sessions can be held in classrooms, halls, or school grounds, seamlessly integrating into the school day.

Off-site delivery: Outdoor or nature-based settings provide a stimulating environment for experiential learning, physical activity, and team-building exercises.

Who Facilitates the Programs?

All group play therapy sessions are led by trained facilitators with expertise in child development, mental health, and capacity building.

Benefits for Students and Schools

Strengthened social and interpersonal skills

Increased confidence and self-esteem

Greater emotional regulation and wellbeing

Enhanced teamwork and collaboration

Improved problem-solving and resilience

By combining play, learning, and guided support, our group therapy programs help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them for success both in school and in life.

Outcomes and Curriculum Alignment

At Mangrove Mental Health, our school-based play programs are designed to support students’ social, emotional, and cognitive development while directly aligning with the Australian Curriculum General Capabilities.

Through experiential, hands-on learning, students develop:

Personal and Social Capability – building self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation.

Social and Emotional Learning – enhancing empathy, collaboration, and positive interpersonal skills.

Critical and Creative Thinking – practicing problem-solving, decision-making, and adaptability through structured play challenges.

Ethical Understanding – learning fairness, respect, and responsible participation in group activities.

Intercultural Understanding – fostering inclusivity, appreciation of diversity, and respectful peer relationships.

Literacy and Numeracy – reinforced naturally through storytelling, planning, communication, and practical problem-solving exercises.

These programs integrate and report on grade-appropriate curriculum-aligned learning with social and emotional growth, helping students achieve meaningful outcomes both academically and personally.