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How Pediatric Psychologists Are Bringing Therapy Into Hospital Beds, and the Digital Tools Making It Possible

Explore how pediatric psychologists are delivering play-based therapy to hospitalized children and how PlaySpace’s new hospital dollhouse and miniature figures are transforming what’s possible bedside.

Dr. Elizabeth CawleySep 15, 2026Read the article

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Tools & features

What School Recess and Creative Digital Therapy Have in Common, and Why It Matters for Kids

Discover the surprising parallels between school recess and creative digital therapy environments, and what both reveal about how children actually heal, grow, and thrive through play.

Dr. Elizabeth CawleySep 9, 2026

Tools & features

Symbolic Expression in Grief Therapy: A Clinical Guide for Children, Teens & Neurodivergent Clients

Discover how symbolic expression through sandtray, storytelling, and creative play transforms grief therapy for children, teens, and neurodivergent individuals. Practical tools and clinical insights inside.

Dr. Elizabeth CawleyJul 8, 2026

Tools & features

The Digital Toy Bin: Why Child Psychologists Are Rethinking Play Therapy Tools

Discover why child psychologists are turning to digital play therapy platforms like PlaySpace. Explore the evidence, the tools, and how to bring the toy bin into the 21st century.

Dr. Elizabeth CawleyJun 26, 2026

Education

Seen, Celebrated, and Supported: How Therapists Can Honor Pride Month With Young Clients

Learn how therapists can use play-based tools to affirm and support 2SLGBTQIA+ children and teens during Pride Month, and year-round. Practical tips, PlaySpace tools, and clinical insights for modern therapists.

Dr. Elizabeth CawleyJun 9, 2026

Activities for you

Teaching Frustration Tolerance Through Multiplayer Challenges in PlaySpace

Learn how to build frustration tolerance in children through multiplayer therapy challenges. Practical play-based strategies for virtual and hybrid sessions.

Nicky SeligmanMay 12, 2026

Activities for you

From Chaos to Calm: The Power of Session Structure for Dysregulated Clients

Learn how structured therapy sessions help dysregulated children feel safe and calm. Practical strategies and digital tools for virtual and hybrid care.

Nicky SeligmanMay 5, 2026

Announcements

PlaySpace Earns Two Leading Digital Mental Health Badges & Here’s Why It Matters

PlaySpace has earned the APA Labs Digital Badge and MHCC Assessed Badge, recognizing its commitment to safe, ethical, evidence-informed digital mental health care.

PlaySpace TeamApr 28, 2026

Announcements

Play Just Got Bigger: What’s New in PlaySpace’s Dollhouse & SandTray

Discover the latest updates to PlaySpace’s Dollhouse and SandTray, including scaling, new toys, expanded environments, and diverse characters to enhance child therapy sessions.

PlaySpace TeamApr 21, 2026

Activities for you

Engagement Hacks: Keeping Distracted Clients Focused in Online Therapy Sessions

Struggling with distracted clients in virtual therapy? Learn practical engagement strategies for children and teens using play-based, interactive tools.

Nicky SeligmanApr 15, 2026

Activities for you

Creative Exposure Therapy for Kids: Making Brave Practice Engaging

Learn how to implement gradual exposure therapy for childhood anxiety using creative, play-based tools in virtual or in-person therapy.

Nicky SeligmanApr 7, 2026

Engagement ideas

Teaching Coping Skills for Childhood Anxiety Using Play-Based Tools

Discover engaging coping skills activities for childhood anxiety using virtual and in-person play therapy tools. Practical strategies for therapists.

Nicky SeligmanMar 31, 2026

Activities for you

How to Use the Sand Tray in Online Therapy

Discover how to use a virtual sand tray in online therapy to engage children, teens, and neurodiverse adults. Learn practical tips and tools with PlaySpace.