Play Therapy in Wellington, FL
Helping Children Heal, Grow, and Be Understood
We use play as a powerful tool for emotional expression and connection because for kids, play is communication.
What, exactly, is play therapy?
Imagine being instructed to walk up to a stranger and describe your most embarrassing or traumatic experience. You might take a big pause. Feel hesitant. You might even resist the assignment altogether and run the other way.
As an adult this may seem like a strenuous task to do, just think of how much harder it would be for a child to put that experience into words, let alone feel comfortable doing so.
“Play therapy can be defined as a means of creating intense relationship experiences between therapist and children or young people in which play is the principal medium of communication.” (Landreth 2012).
To put it in the simplest way:
In play therapy, the play is their talk. The toys tell their story.
Who It’s For
We offer play therapy for children and young people navigating:
- Anxiety, depression, or grief
- Behavioral concerns or emotional outbursts
- Life transitions or family changes
- Trauma, medical stress, or school-related difficulties
The Benefits of Play Therapy
According to research by Schaefer and Drewes, therapeutic play supports development in key areas:
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Expression
- Empathy
- Stress Management
- Problem Solving
- Positive Emotions
- Self-Regulation
- Attachment
- Social Competence Moral Development
“Enter into children’s play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.”
Ready to Play?
Whether you’re reaching out for your child, your family, or yourself, Healing with Play offers a space to grow, connect, and begin healing through play.