Play is the medium through which children primarily express themselves. Play is their means of communicating to themselves and others how and what they feel. Why is it important for children to express themselves? Expression results in growth in self-worth, sense of belonging and identity. This is because their message or feelings are received without judgement.

Therapeutic play keeps a regulated flow of emotions so that they don't become overwhelming and potentially shut down. This is a safe space to practice emotion regulation and control.

How do they play? Through self-directed activity in drawing, building, pretend play, painting, puppets, sand-tray, music, stories and role-play. Healing comes through the relationship of trust that develops as a result of me being present and the child expressing autonomy within their play. The important thing is that they do what they need to do in order to process their internal world.