Theraplay is an approach to counseling for children that uses play in interactions with the adults in their life. Theraplay employs fun interactions to promote good behaviors and encourage the healthy expression of emotions.
Theraplay works with younger children up to 12 but could also be beneficial for children slightly older. Children who experience trauma or abuse early in life can benefit from the safety that is Theraplay’s goal.
Children learn to understand their world through play, so Theraplay encourages children and parents to engage in play that helps establish the safety of the relationship. If the connection between child and parent feels safe for the child, that child will flourish and thrive in their later relationships.
Theraplay can also increase self-esteem and creative expression within children, which can help protect their mental health as they grow up.
I love working with diverse families, children and adolescents using a holistic, empathetic, relational and play based approach. I strongly believe that we each possess inherent goodness, inner wisdom and the tools needed for growth throughout the lifespan. My role is to provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for individuals and families to re-engage with these strengths and use t...
I work with young children, adolescents, and adults; providing individual, couples, and group therapy. As a Registered Play Therapist and a Level I Theraplay Practitioner, I work with clients to process traumatic experiences, improve emotion regulation, manage anxiety, address challenges with defiance and impulsivity, and assisting with attachment and relationship building. My approach to thera...
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