From the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA):
“Play Therapy is founded on a number of theoretical models whereby the trained play therapist utilizes the power of play, within a therapeutic relationship, to relieve suffering, prevent or resolve emotional and behavioral difficulties and to achieve optimal growth and development of children (or older individuals).”
Play Therapy Northern Territory, along with the APPTA,supports the University of Northern Texas’ meaning on play therapy:
“Play therapy is to children what counselling is to adults. Play therapy utilizes play, children’s natural medium of expression, to help them express their feelings more easily through toys instead of words.”