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Oct 18, 2025 8 min

The Difference Between Play and Therapeutic Play

from Holding Space with Julia Hosted by Julia Clark

Episode 11 – The Difference Between Play and Therapeutic Play Play is the natural language of childhood—but not all play is therapeutic. In this episode of Holding Space, Julia explores the subtle yet profound difference between everyday play and therapeutic play. Through real examples and reflections, she reveals how attunement, safety, and curiosity turn ordinary moments of play into opportunities for healing and integration. You'll learn how to notice the emotional stories beneath a child's play, how to reflect without fixing or analyzing, and how to bring the principles of therapeutic play into your home or classroom. Because when play is met with presence and understanding, it becomes more than an activity—it becomes a pathway to healing. https://www.clarity.family/

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