One of the most important differences between adult and child therapy is that children do not come to counseling on their own, in most cases, and cannot really express themselves and their feelings with words.
Play therapy gives children the opportunity to express their emotions, communicate their needs and build relationships with others. That is why play therapy is one of the best tools for therapists to help children.If the therapist is able to create a loving and accepting atmosphere, children will feel safe enough to express their inner world through playing. While playing, children can show feelings and emotions that they otherwise cannot express with words.Many things can be revealed from their play, for example, what kind of mental state they are in, what coping strategies they use in a stressful situation, how they relate to others… And with guided games, they can get rid of their inner stress and frustration and start their healing process.
That is why play therapy is an outstanding part of working together with children, because it creates an opportunity for positive change and offers children a way of communication that does not rely on verbality.