Have you ever heard the saying that a ‘family that plays together stays together’? Do you want to know why this is true?

Our Maryland Child and Family Therapists can tell you.

Play is every person’s first language. And while the ‘play’ may change over the life span it is essential to our development.  Play is how we develop social competence, express emotion, and make sense of childhood events.

That’s why we often feel connection, joy, and vulnerability when we play.  Whether it’s playing house or tag as a kid or chess, basketball, or Monopoly as you get older. We love to play because it gives us the opportunity to escape reality, use our imagination and dream. 

As we become adults life starts to move too fast.  You may catch yourself saying “I don’t have time to play.”  When this happens, play is likely exactly what you need!

Play therapy in Maryland relieves stress. For kids, AND for adults.

This is why Play Therapy can be so successful.  Not only for opening your child’s heart and mind to understanding themselves and their emotions.  But in helping families and adults break down communication barriers that have built up over time.   Playing with your child, partner, or friends will help you reconnect in positive ways.

What to do when you find yourself stressed, anxious, depressed or burnt out.

Ask yourself: am I playing enough?  If a little play doesn’t make it better, come see us.

Our Maryland Therapists can’t wait to play with you!

Bring yourself, your child, your intimate partner or the whole family!  And play your way to stronger relationships, better communication, and a more joyful family life.