Working with
RELATIONAL EMBODIED PLAY THERAPY
Play therapy speaks a language older than words. It offers children a right-brained, relational space to say the unsayable.
Grounded in neuroscience, play therapy theory, somatic attachment psychotherapy, and almost two decades in clinical practice, my work begins with the innate wisdom of each child I sit alongside.
the right hemisphere
CPT-S
Certified Play Therapist Supervisor
RPT-S
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
RSW
Registered Social Worker
RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
My approach includes
Relational Embodied Play Therapy
child-Led expressive play
Using art, symbols, toys, and metaphor, expressive play therapy taps into the child's natural ability to process emotions and experiences, creating a pathway back to their true self.
Neuroscience in Play Therapy
The nervous system and the wisdom of the body are instrumental in processing what has been too difficult to bear. REPT embraces neuroscience and somatic approaches and weaves them into play.
relational healing
Working with a child's attachment relationships, histories, and injuries is fundamental to the play therapy process. All emotional and behavioural challenges improve when children feel safe, connected, and accepted.
Children communicate through play. It is their natural language. The therapist's role is to create a space where children feel seen, where they can freely explore who they are, and heal at their own pace.
how play therapy
supports healing
In the playroom, this means:
Navigating Developmental Stages
Play therapy allows children to revisit and move through developmental stages that were missed or disrupted by trauma or adverse experiences.
Nervous System Regulation
Through co-regulation with a safe, attuned adult, children's nervous systems settle. Over time, this fosters resilience and an internal sense of safety.
Attachment Repair and Relational Healing
Within a warm, accepting, non-directive relationship, children play out what cannot yet be said, and attachment patterns begin to repair.
Trainings and Teachings
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Engaging workshops exploring somatic approaches, attachment repair, trauma processing, and expressive play therapy.
CLINICAL SUPPORT
SUPERVISION
One-on-one and group supervision to support your clinical growth, deepen your conceptualization, and strengthen your presence in the room.
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Relational Embodied Play Therapy
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