Play therapy research

Play therapy research investigates how using play as a treatment helps children express feelings, develop skills, and resolve emotional issues. Studies examine its effectiveness in improving behaviors, coping strategies, and mental health outcomes. Researchers compare outcomes of children who receive play therapy to those who do not, using various assessments to determine its impact. Overall, evidence suggests that play therapy can be a valuable, developmentally appropriate approach for supporting children's emotional well-being, especially when they have difficulty communicating their feelings through words alone.