The art of play therapy is an amazing therapeutic method to help children gain awareness and regulation of their emotions, share a glimpse into their inner worlds, and develop tools for expressing themselves in a healthy way.
Think of toys as a child’s words and play as another language (Landreth, 2012). Our highly trained clinicians offer play therapy to children as young as 3 years old.
Play therapy provides an outlet for being in tune with big feelings that can feel overwhelming and hard to explain. Play therapy provides a space for children to resolve problems, cope with difficult emotions, and even work through trauma they may have experienced.
If your child is experiencing distress and could benefit from extra support, our compassionate and caring therapists at Healing Pathways of Houston are here to help.
While play therapy is often geared towards children, it is available to you whether you are 3 or 103. Teenagers and adults can also benefit from play techniques. If you are interested in learning more about play therapy for your child, teen, or yourself, reach out to our team today.
