Play Therapy

Play is the most natural form of communication for a child.

We can witness it every day in schools and on playgrounds.

No one has to teach a child to play–they simply do it.

Play allows children to express their feelings, build social skills, and relieve stress. It lets them show and respond to what they’ve experienced, such as family dynamics, cultural values, and roles.

During a session, child clients can play out major events, such as parents’ divorce or the birth of a new sibling, using doll families and houses, baby dolls, and toy animals. Play is the “language” which children use, while toys are their “words” (Landreth, 2012)