Episode 7- Understanding the Child's World Through Play

In this episode of the Play Therapy Circle podcast, Kylie Ellison reflects on the importance of play as a child’s natural language of communication. She highlights how play therapy, particularly Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), provides unique insights into children’s inner worlds, allowing practitioners, parents, and caregivers to understand emotions and experiences that children cannot yet express in words. Kylie emphasizes the value of observing play without rushing to interpret or fix, instead creating safe spaces where children feel seen and heard. She encourages adults across communities—therapists, educators, and parents alike—to trust the process of play and recognize it as a powerful tool for growth, healing, and connection.