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Pricing With Purpose: Why We Let Therapists Choose What They Pay

We’re making PlaySpace more accessible with Pay What You Can pricing, choose a monthly price that works for you.

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4 Online Games for Supporting Frustration Tolerance

Explore 4 PlaySpace games therapists use to support frustration tolerance, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills in session.

Unmasking Mental Health: Supporting Real Conversations

Helping clients unmask in therapy starts with creative tools, safe spaces, and conversations rooted in compassion.

Engagement Ideas

When Virtual Sessions Get Disrupted: How to Support Your Clients

Virtual therapy disruptions are chances for connection. Learn how to respond with calm, curiosity, and co-regulation.

PlaySpace Partners with Kaufman Licensing

PlaySpace partners with Kaufman Licensing to bring iconic brands into therapeutic care, empowering therapists with engaging tools for meaningful client sessions.

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Benefits of Multiplayer Games

Multiplayer games on PlaySpace help clients connect, regulate emotions, and grow together through creative and collaborative play.

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Benefits of Solo Player Games

Discover solo games that do more than entertain. Boost focus, build skills, and support therapy through fun self-paced moments on PlaySpace.

Unmasking Mental Health in the Therapy Room

Therapists need care too. This piece explores vulnerability, masks we wear, and PlaySpace tools that support healing for clients and clinicians alike.

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Bibliotherapy vs Narrative Therapy: Two Story-Based Approaches, One Goal

From bibliotherapy to narrative therapy, discover how storytelling transforms therapy into a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery.

Pricing With Purpose: Why We Let Therapists Choose What They Pay

We’re making PlaySpace more accessible with Pay What You Can pricing, choose a monthly price that works for you.

PlaySpace Partners with Kaufman Licensing

PlaySpace partners with Kaufman Licensing to bring iconic brands into therapeutic care, empowering therapists with engaging tools for meaningful client sessions.

PlaySpace Monthly Updates - April 2025

Discover what's new in PlaySpace this April 2025! Explore all the latest updates to make therapy sessions even more intuitive and engaging.

PlaySpace Monthly Updates - March 2025

A list of new updates and features to the PlaySpace platform to enhance user experience.

Seamless Video Switch: Say Goodbye to Session Disruptions!

No more dropped sessions! Seamlessly switch video providers in PlaySpace to keep therapy sessions running smoothly—no refreshing, just uninterrupted care.

Introducing the PlaySpace Referral Program: Share, Support, and Earn!

Refer a therapist to PlaySpace and earn $100 when they subscribe. No limits. Share, earn, and help more therapists thrive!

February 4, 2025

Virtual Play Therapy vs. In-Person: Does the Medium Change the Method?

Discover how play therapy techniques remain effective in virtual settings while digital tools enhance creativity, accessibility, and client engagement.

October 15, 2024

Canada’s Youth Mental Health Crisis — A Collaborative Call to Action

The State of Youth Mental Health in Canada, highlights that 1.25 million young Canadians need mental health support annually, yet 720,000 aren’t receiving it.

Welcoming Colin Andersen: PlaySpace’s New Senior Advisor, Public Sector

PlaySpace is thrilled to announce the addition of Colin Andersen as our Senior Advisor, Public Sector.

How therapy inspired this business idea (TechTO)

Matt Cohen shares how PracticeSpace is transforming digital therapy by building a platform that supports therapists and empowers diverse clients.

Tools & Features

Bibliotherapy: How AI Storybooks Can Enhance Child Therapy

Create personalized stories with PlaySpace’s AI Storybook, helping clients feel seen, understood, and supported.

Tools & Features

How to Set Up a Virtual Play Therapy Office: A Guide for Therapists

Learn how to create an effective virtual play therapy office with the right tools, tech setup, and kid-friendly space for online sessions.

Tools & Features

Introducing Imagine 3D: Bringing Personalized Creativity to PlaySpace

Imagine 3D lets therapists create custom 3D objects in PlaySpace’s Sand Tray & Dollhouse. Upload images or enter prompts to enhance therapy sessions.

Tools & Features

February 7, 2025

Are Digital Health Tools Helping Kids with Neurodevelopmental Needs?

New research reviews digital tools for children with autism, ADHD, & speech delays—but are they evidence-based? Explore key findings & next steps.

Tools & Features

October 7, 2024

Demystifying Virtual-Therapy: The Role of Digital Tools in Play Therapy

Virtual therapy is making it easier than ever to provide mental health care, by offering more flexible and accessible options for therapists and clients.

Tools & Features

February 6, 2024

Introducing Virtual Reality to PlaySpace

We’re happy to announce VR is now part of PlaySpace. By incorporating VR technology, we aim to revolutionize therapeutic play experiences, providing children with an immersive and interactive environment that transcends the boundaries of traditional therapy.

Tools & Features

November 15, 2023

More Multiplayer Options with Foony

We are always on a mission to make your experience more exciting, engaging, and fun. Today, we’ve added an enhancement to our platform that’s bound to put smiles on the faces of both providers and children.

January 18, 2025

From Free Association to Digital Play: A History of Play Therapy

From its roots in psychoanalysis to today’s creative tools, play therapy continues to evolve—shaping how children express, connect, and heal.

December 12, 2024

The Science of Play: How Digital Games Boost Cognitive Development

Play-based learning through digital games offers a joyful, modern way to connect with youth—especially as mental health challenges rise.

November 27, 2024

Play Therapy and Mindfulness Interventions for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

A powerful insight from a Registered Play Therapist highlights how play therapy and mindfulness can support children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

November 25, 2024

What We Learned from our Fall Conference Roadshow: Fun, Insights, and Trading Cards

We’ve just wrapped up an incredible conference roadshow, and I couldn’t wait to share some highlights.

October 30, 2024

Neurodivergent Play Therapy

As more therapists work with neurodivergent clients, play therapy has become a valuable tool to support emotional, cognitive, and social development.

October 30, 2024

What is Telemedicine and How Does it Help My Practice?

Mental health practitioners are constantly adapting to new environments - especially now, with the growing role of technology. It can feel overwhelming, but adapting telemedicine to your practice can make all the difference.

October 16, 2024

Play Therapy

Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses natural habits, such as play, to help clients express their emotions, process experiences, and work through challenges.

October 14, 2024

What is Virtual Play Therapy for Therapists?

Imagine a client’s world as an engaging space full of emotions, thoughts, and creativity. Now, picture that space extending into the digital world, where therapeutic interactions occur through screens.

February 6, 2024

The Benefits of Online Therapy for Your Child

In today's fast-paced world, where technology plays a vital role in every part of our lives, it's no surprise that the realm of therapy has also evolved.

Activities For You

4 Online Games for Supporting Frustration Tolerance

Explore 4 PlaySpace games therapists use to support frustration tolerance, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills in session.

Activities For You

Benefits of Multiplayer Games

Multiplayer games on PlaySpace help clients connect, regulate emotions, and grow together through creative and collaborative play.

Activities For You

Benefits of Solo Player Games

Discover solo games that do more than entertain. Boost focus, build skills, and support therapy through fun self-paced moments on PlaySpace.

Activities For You

Bibliotherapy vs Narrative Therapy: Two Story-Based Approaches, One Goal

From bibliotherapy to narrative therapy, discover how storytelling transforms therapy into a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery.

Activities For You

Fresh Ideas for Spring: Creative Therapy Activities with PlaySpace

Discover spring-inspired therapy activities using PlaySpace’s tools like the Sand Tray, Whiteboard, and Dollhouse to spark growth and healing.

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Finding Joy in Play: Easter Egg Hunt

Celebrate Easter in therapy! Discover how therapist, Emilee Stoner, used PlaySpace’s Sand Tray for a creative Easter Egg Hunt to boost patience, problem-solving, and mindfulness.

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Exploring the Sand Tray

Discover the power of PlaySpace’s digital Sand Tray - an easy, creative therapy tool for storytelling, emotional expression, and healing.

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February 24, 2025

Supporting Eating Disorder Recovery: Using Mindfulness in the Sand Tray

Discover how guided breathing in the Sand Tray supports mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation during Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

Activities For You

February 11, 2025

Healing Through Play: How Child-Centered Play Therapy Helps Kids Grow

Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) uses play as a powerful tool to help kids express emotions, build confidence, and support healing and growth.

Engagement Ideas

When Virtual Sessions Get Disrupted: How to Support Your Clients

Virtual therapy disruptions are chances for connection. Learn how to respond with calm, curiosity, and co-regulation.

Engagement Ideas

How to Feel More Confident in Your Virtual Sessions with Kids and Teens

Boost your confidence with simple online therapy tips for engaging kids and teens in digital sessions.

Research & Insights

December 13, 2024

Surprising Findings on Adolescents, Technology, and Mental Health

A new study challenges the belief that screen time harms youth mental health—offering a fresh perspective on tech’s role in young lives.

Online Event | Our Voice is Our Future

Join us on Thursday, June 13 at 2 PM EDT(7 PM BST) for an online discussion on how therapists can shape the future of therapy with technology.

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