At Relational Embodied, we believe in the healing power of play therapy—an approach that honours the ways children naturally express themselves and process experiences. Play therapy offers a compassionate, right-brained environment where children can communicate their inner worlds, often beyond what they can verbalize. Our work is grounded in Expressive Play Therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy, Synergetic Play Therapy and Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy, each of which supports children in feeling seen, understood, and safe.
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Supporting Healing and Growth through Play Therapy
Expressive Play Therapy
Using art, symbols, toys, and metaphors, expressive therapy taps into the child’s natural ability to make sense of emotions and experiences, creating pathways for healing and self-discovery.
Child-Centred Play Therapy
A non-directive approach that honours each child’s pace, interests, and emotional needs, allowing them to lead their healing journey while we provide gentle guidance and attunement.
Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy
Recognizing the vital role of the nervous system and body in processing trauma, somatic attachment therapy helps children build resilience, process relational wounds, and find emotional balance.
Relational Embodied Play Therapy is a unique, client-centred approach that combines neuroscience, attachment-focused methods, and the expressive qualities of play. By working with the "right brain language" of symbols, metaphors, and creative expression, we create a safe space where children can communicate what may be difficult to express in words.
What is Relational Embodied Play Therapy?
Our approach includes:
In our sessions, children are empowered to tell their stories through symbolic play, to process difficult emotions safely, and to begin forming healthier connections to themselves and their families.
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Attachment Repair and Relational Healing
Through right-brain processes, children express their experiences, repair attachment patterns and relational challenges in a non-verbal, non-directive space.
Navigating Developmental Stages
Play therapy supports children in moving through missed or disrupted developmental stages due to trauma or adverse experiences.
Nervous System Regulation
Working with the body’s natural rhythms, children gain tools to regulate their emotions, increase resilience, and restore a sense of safety within themselves.
Children communicate through play—it is their natural language. At Relational Embodied, we facilitate a therapeutic environment that allows children to express themselves authentically.
How Play Therapy Supports Healing
This process can include:
Our role is to create a space where children feel understood and valued, where they can explore who they are without judgment, and where healing can unfold at their own pace.
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With over fourteen years of experience in expressive and play therapy, we know that the journey of healing is unique to each child. Relational Embodied is dedicated to nurturing that journey, offering empathy, insight, and proven therapeutic methods to support every child’s unique path to healing.
Rachael Pasemko, a Social Worker, Teacher, Clinical Counsellor and Play Therapist Supervisor, leads sessions with a deep respect for each therapist's journey and a commitment to safety, trust, and compassionate care.
Why Choose Relational Embodied for Play Therapy?
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Read Rachael's Journal
Rachael’s journey and insights are shared here in her Journal
A collection of reflections, stories, and therapeutic insights. Each piece explores the power of therapy, symbolism, neuroscience, and the impact of our non-directive, somatic approach. Join us in the stories that shape our work and the ways we can bring greater understanding to ourselves and to the lives of our clients.
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