If your child is struggling — with big emotions, behavioral changes, withdrawal, or something you can't quite name — you may have heard the term "play therapy" and wondered what it actually means. It's one of the most common questions parents ask before reaching out, and it's a good one. Here's what it involves and how to know if it might be the right fit for your child.
Have you ever asked your child "how was school today?" and gotten a shrug or nothing at all? Your child isn't being difficult — they may simply not have the language yet to tell you what they're feeling. That's exactly why play therapy exists.
