Why Play Therapy?

Supporting Children through their everyday challenges is
our greatest strength. Play Therapy allows children to connect with
their real feelings and share barriers with play.

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"We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything, than when we are at play."

Charles Schaefer - Play Therapist

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Play Therapy is a form of counselling or psychotherapy in which play is used as a means of helping children express, connect and communicate their feelings without intrusive conversation.

Our Winnipeg-based team of counsellors and therapists serves many children and families experiencing behaviour, routine, and social challenges surrounding everyday life. We invite you to explore our resources on our website to help identify if play therapy is right for you, and your family. When you're ready, Book your FREE 15 Minute Intake 

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Understanding & Managing Emotions

Through play therapy, We've seen children express their feelings in ways they couldn't before. It's a safe space where they can explore emotions and learn to regulate them.

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Improving Behavior

You know those tough behaviors that can be hard to handle? Play therapy can really help. It teaches kids healthier ways to express themselves, reducing those challenging behaviors we sometimes see.

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Developing Social Skills

In play therapy, children learn to play with others, share, and make friends. It's great for kids who find socializing tricky and can really boost their confidence in group settings.

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Healing from Trauma

For children who've been through tough times, play therapy is a gentle way to heal. It lets them process their experiences at their own pace, in a way that feels safe and natural to them.

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Building Confidence & Self-Esteem

Watching a child's self-esteem grow through play therapy is amazing. They start to see what they're capable of, and their confidence just blossoms.

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Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills

Through play, kids learn to think creatively and solve problems. It's a skill they carry into their everyday lives, making them more adaptable and resourceful.

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Improving Communication

Play therapy helps children get better at sharing their thoughts and feelings. This can be a game-changer for kids who struggle to express themselves.

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Strengthening Family Bonds

When families get involved in play therapy, it can really strengthen the bonds between parents and children. It's a beautiful way to connect and understand each other better.

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Reducing Anxiety & Stress

Play is such a natural stress-reliever. We've seen firsthand how it helps lower anxiety in children, giving them a sense of peace and relaxation.

  • Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.

    Fred Rogers

    Play Therapy Quotes
  • Toys are used like words by children, and play is their language.

    Gary Landreth

    Play Therapy Quotes
  • We don’t stop playing because we grow old… we grow old because we stop playing.

    George Bernard Shaw

    Play Therapy Quotes
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    The most supportive place on the internet for therapy related resources.

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    You'll find resources to help you understand, connect and help your child grow to their full potential.

    Let’s work together to empower our children to be happy and healthy. Play therapy is a child-centred approach that allows children to explore their inner world.

    We believe that therapy should be simple, stress-free and easily accessible.

    We are registered with most major insurance and group benefit providers such as Blue Cross, Sunlife, Canada Life and many third party support programs such as First Nations Inuit Health, Manitoba Justice. We do provide direct billing for certain insurers. If you are interested in exploring our play and family therapy services book a FREE 15 Minute Intake Call with us Today!

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