Updates - Manhattan Play Therapy

By Jaey Silva
October 18, 2025
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The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Play Therapy for Emotional Healing

The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Play Therapy for Emotional Healing Picture a child who struggles to put feelings into words, sitting quietly beside a gentle therapy dog. As small fingers stroke soft fur, something shifts....

By Jaey Silva
September 30, 2025
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How New York Parents Support Children Through Play Therapy

Helping New York Parents Support Children Through Play Therapy Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys, but it can feel overwhelming when your child is struggling with trauma, autism, grief, or anxiety. In...

By Jaey Silva
September 22, 2025
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How to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety in Children with Autism

How to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety in Children with Autism For many New York families, the back-to-school season is a mix of excitement and stress. For children with autism, however, returning to the classroom can...

By Jaey Silva
September 22, 2025
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Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being This Autumn with Play Therapy

Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being This Autumn with Play Therapy As the leaves turn and New York City settles into autumn, many families find themselves slowing down from the rush of summer. For parents,...

By Jaey Silva
August 31, 2025
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How Play Therapy Supports Kids Through Change and Stress

Back to School: How Play Therapy Supports Kids Through Change and Stress The start of a new school year is an exciting milestone for children and families. But along with the excitement often comes...

By Jaey Silva
August 26, 2025
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Supporting Your 5-Year-Old with Play Therapy in New York

By age five, children are brimming with curiosity, imagination, and energy. This is also a stage where emotional development takes big leaps. Five-year-olds begin navigating more complex social situations—starting school, making friends, and learning...

By Jaey Silva
August 15, 2025
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How Play Therapy Helps New York Children Heal from Trauma, Autism, Grief, and Anxiety

As parents, we want to give our children the tools they need to thrive—emotionally, socially, and mentally. But when a child is navigating trauma, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), grief, or anxiety, it can feel...