About Play Therapy
As a Registered Play Therapist, I have received specialized Play Therapy education, training, and experience.
I use Play Therapy with children in individual therapy and family therapy. Play Therapy creates a safe environment that is supportive, engaging, and healing. It allows children to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through therapeutic activities. It builds connection. Toys and activities are carefully selected for their therapeutic value and ability to encourage emotional expression from children. Play Therapy provides opportunities for children to communicate their feelings and needs, and practice healthy coping skills.
Some of the areas Play Therapy can help:
Anxiety and worry
Improving family relationships
Parent-child attachment
Depression
Grief and loss
Trauma, abuse, neglect
Life transitions and changes
Aggression and impulsive behaviors
Social skills
Self-esteem and confidence
Stressful experiences
Emotional outbursts or "melt-downs"
Problem-solving skills
Cultivating empathy
Chronic illness or hospitalization
Below are some videos explaining more about Play Therapy and why it works:
