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Play Therapy or Occupational Therapy: How to Know Which is Right for Your Child
Families’ search for resources and support when their child is struggling can lead them in many different directions. Many pediatric services use similar language, such as “play based” and “ child-centered ,” and most claim to be able to help children with social and emotional...
Does My Child Need Therapy?
As parents, we love our kiddos and want the best for them. We hope they'll grow up happy, confident, and probably most importantly: resilient. However, when a child struggles with emotional or behavioral challenges, it can be difficult to know whether these issues are just...
Understanding Play Therapy: Game Play in the Therapeutic Space
What does playing a game in session have to do with therapy? The games in Play Therapy playrooms are selected purposefully. Many of the games you may already have at home target social skills, emotional regulation , and concentration. Here are some examples of the...
4 Ways Play Therapy Can Help Your Child
Children use play as a natural form of communication and problem-solving, making it an ideal medium for therapy. Play therapy is psychotherapy that helps children aged 3 to 12 express and process their emotions, particularly when they face psychological, emotional, or behavioral challenges. What is...