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FeaturedIn the newsPlaySpace and Augment Therapy Partner to Bring Movement-Based Care to Children’s Mental Health
PlaySpace and Augment Therapy partner to bring ARWell PRO movement-based play to clinicians who work with children, teens and neurodivergent youth.
PlaySpace TeamNov 3, 2026Read the article
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EventsWhat We Heard at Inside the Lab: Two Takeaways Every Play Therapist Should Know
Dr. Elizabeth Cawley shares what clinicians, payers and regulators agreed on at APA Labs’ Inside the Lab 2026, and how play therapists can get involved.
Dr. Elizabeth CawleyOct 23, 2026
Tools & featuresHow 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, 2026
Tools & featuresWhat 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 & featuresSymbolic 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.jpg)
Tools & featuresThe 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
EducationSeen, 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 youTeaching 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
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Activities for youFrom 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
AnnouncementsPlaySpace 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
AnnouncementsPlay 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 youEngagement 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 youCreative 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, 2026Subscribe to the newsletter
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