Tomás Casado-Frankel shares some heartwarming stories in his article, published on Phycology Today, about how play therapy helps kids work through tough feelings in a way that’s natural and fun for them.
He tells us about kids who are going through hard times and how, by playing with toys and games, they can show their feelings and fears without having to find the perfect words. It’s like when we use emojis to express how we’re feeling when texts just don’t cut it!
One story is about a little boy who uses toy cars and a dollhouse to show how he feels living in a stressful home. Another story is about a girl who uses a dollhouse to share her worries about her parents. Through their play, these kids start to feel better and understand their feelings with the help of a kind therapist.
Tomás’s article opens our eyes to see that when kids play, it’s not just all fun and games. There’s a lot going on inside, and play therapy can be a gentle and powerful way to help kids feel happier and less worried. It’s like having a friend who speaks your secret language of play!
