Play is the primary language of children. Through play, they learn about their world, develop social skills, and work through their emotions. Play therapy is an approach that uses play to help children who have experienced trauma or other challenges. It’s often used with sensitive populations, such as children who have been abused or neglected.
Theraplay is an evidence-based dyadic child and family therapy that has been recognized by the Association of Play Therapy as one of the seminal and historically significant play therapy approaches for children. Developed over 50 years ago, and practiced around the world, Theraplay was developed for any professional working to support healthy child/caregiver attachment. Strong attachment between the child and the important adults in their life has long been believed to be the basis of lifelong good mental health as well as the mainstay of resilience in the face of adversity. Modern brain research and the field of neuroscience have shown that attachment is the way in which children come to understand, trust and thrive in their world.
Using play to heal and support children through challenging experiences.
Empowering children to navigate trauma and develop emotional resilience.
Theraplay-informed practices and the Marschke interactional method can help families and children heal and grow by fostering secure attachments and nurturing environments.
In working with children, a combination of play therapy techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is usually used, as these interventions are age-appropriate.
Additional approaches used include:
Parents are generally highly involved in the treatment. We believe in family; therefore, we empower parents.
In Nevada, you can receive convenient and confidential therapy from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere else — without the hassle of driving. Our video sessions take place on a HIPAA-secure and user-friendly platform.
