PLAY THERAPY
For children, play is more than just fun—it is their natural language. When a child is struggling with big emotions or difficult experiences, they often lack the words to explain what they are feeling. At Healing Steps Counseling, our certified play therapists provide a specialized environment where toys become their words and play becomes their communication.
How We Help:
By meeting children at their level in our Lehi and Payson playrooms, we help them process challenges in a way that feels safe and natural. Our approach helps children:
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Express Emotions: Safely navigate feelings of anger, sadness, or fear that they can't yet put into sentences.
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Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Use creative play to "act out" social situations and learn healthy ways to respond to stress.
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Heal from Trauma: Process difficult life events through guided symbolic play, reducing the emotional weight of those memories.
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Improve Behavior: Work through underlying anxieties that may be manifesting as defiance or withdrawal at home or school.
Through the power of play, we help children build the resilience and emotional intelligence they need to thrive.
A Note for Parents: Your Role in the Process
We believe that you are the expert on your child. While your child is in the playroom, you are a vital part of the healing team. At Healing Steps Counseling, our approach to play therapy includes:
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Caregiver Consultations: We meet with you regularly to discuss progress, share insights from play sessions, and listen to your concerns.
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At-Home Strategies: We provide practical tools and "language" you can use at home to support your child’s emotional growth and de-escalate difficult behaviors.
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A Collaborative Partnership: Our goal is to strengthen the bond between you and your child, ensuring that the healing started in our office continues in your home.