Trauma can deeply affect a child’s emotional, social, and psychological development. Children who experience abuse, neglect, bullying, grief, divorce, accidents, or other traumatic events often struggle to express their emotions verbally. Instead of using words, children communicate through behaviors, emotions, imagination, and play.   This is why Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)...

In the world of play therapy, it’s common for clinicians to accumulate a long list of trainings. Over time, many therapists find themselves certified in multiple modalities, fluent in various techniques, and continually seeking the next CEU to add to their professional toolbox. While ongoing learning is valuable, this pattern can quietly create an unintended problem: breadth...

What Is Play Therapy Like the name suggests, play therapy uses playing as a form of therapy. However, the play in therapy is systematic and uses a theoretical model to create personal relationships. A trained therapist uses the power of play to help clients learn how to prevent and resolve problems for a better life. Who Is a Play Therapist Playing therapy requires a specialist with extensive...