All behavior has meaning. Difficult behaviors are expressions of a child’s inability in the moment to respond to everything going outside, or inside, themselves. When behaviors are viewed with more understanding, attunement in the relationship is more likely. When children feel attuned to, they become more equipped to understand, express and manage strong feelings.

The role of a play therapist is to understand and accept the child’s world as it is presented to them and to provide opportunities to move through life’s challenges.

Play therapy supports the child in moving towards the uncomfortable sensations, emotions and thoughts that they might be experiencing. The result is that the child learns how to integrate and manage their internal experiences faster.

All of our therapists are trained or certified in Synergetic Play Therapy™ (SPT). Synergetic Play Therapy is the first research-informed play therapy model to blend together neuroscience, attachment/attunement, therapist authenticity, emotional congruence, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness.