What Trauma Looks Like in Children Trauma isn’t always one big event. It can also look like: • Ongoing stress • Medical experiences • Loss or separation • Big life transitions • Feeling unsafe or overwhelmed over time Trauma is stored in the nervous system,...
A simple look inside the playroom If you’re considering play therapy for your child, you might be wondering: What actually happens in a session? Are they just… playing? How does that even help? From the outside, a play therapy session can look simple. But what’s...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Synergetic Play Therapy™ (SPT) are two approaches used to support children and families in therapy. While both can be helpful, they work in different ways. CBT typically focuses on helping children recognize and change unhelpful behaviors by learning new coping...
Have you ever wondered what actually happens in a play therapy room—and whether you can use those tools at home? The good news is you can. You don’t need special toys or training; what children need most is a regulated adult, a safe relationship, and...