Children are capable of experiencing all emotions at full intensity, but expressing them verbally can be difficult.

Play becomes the medium of communication. As a Registered Play Therapist, I enter the world of the client through the playroom. It becomes a location of self-discovery and experimentation, allowing children to process what they need, leading to an impact in behavior, feeling, and an overall sense of self.

Play therapy actively engages the client with genuineness, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard, as in adult talk therapy.  As with adults creating deeper meaning within a conversation, play therapists look at the themes communicated within the play.

Through numerous clinical trials, play therapy has additionally shown to help children cope with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders, autism spectrum, anger management, divorce, academic and social developmental, physical and learning disabilities.

For more information about play therapy visit Association for Play Therapy.