Play Therapy for Children

Play Therapy Helps with Big Feelings and Regulation

Play is the window into a child’s soul. Play therapy offers us a way in - to better understand the conflicts, desires, and feelings that young children cannot always articulate with words. We also work with parents to develop strategies to feel more successful in their parenting.

Helping with Changes and Transitions Through Therapy

Changes and transitions are difficult for young children. It can become challenging as often their capacity to outwardly express their feelings around complex situations is still developing. Play therapy offers them the opportunity to speak to us in their language- play. Whether it’s a move to a new school, the birth of a sibling, or a change within the family dynamics, play therapy can support a child in exploring and processing their feelings.

Supporting Social and Emotional Development

Play therapy can also support children in their Social and Emotional development. Play therapy offers children a space to try on the feelings of others (perspective taking), work on figuring out problems in play (emotional problem solving), and develop healthier coping strategies for anxieties and frustrations.