the powers of play

Parenting is one of the hardest and most vulnerable journeys.

Taking the first step toward therapy is courageous.

Play therapy research has shown effectiveness in improving or supporting children experiencing various concerns/needs such as:

  • Internalizing behaviors such as anxiety, depression, and others

  • Externalizing behaviors such as aggression, disruptive behaviors, self-control, and others

  • Attachment issue

  • Academic performance

  • Autism

  • Attention deficit

  • Homelessness

  • Loss and bereavement

  • Medical conditions

  • Parents/caregiver/teacher relationship

  • Self-concept/self-esteem

  • Social-emotional assets

  • Speech/language struggles

  • Trauma, natural disaster, and PTSD

Develop Coping Skills

Play therapy strengthens coping skills for children by providing a safe and supportive environment for them to explore and express their emotions, build problem-solving abilities, and practice self-regulation..

Understand Big Baffling Feelings

By making emotions accessible and manageable through play, children develop a clearer understanding of their inner world, setting the stage for healthier emotional development and expression.

Improve Self-Esteem

Play therapy improves self-esteem for children by fostering a sense of competence, validating their emotions and experiences, and providing a safe space for self-expression and mastery.