the powers of play

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.