North Texas Counseling Associates

Play Therapy & Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT)

Play Therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to help children express their emotions, process experiences, and develop coping skills through play. Since children often communicate best through play rather than words, this method allows them to explore their feelings and work through challenges in a safe, supportive environment. Play therapy can address a range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and family conflicts.

Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT) is a structured, evidence-based program that equips parents with the skills to strengthen their bond with their child while fostering emotional resilience and behavioral improvement. Through CPRT, parents learn play therapy techniques to use at home, enhancing their ability to support their child’s emotional needs.

Together, play therapy and CPRT create a powerful combination. While play therapy provides children with a space for self-expression and healing, CPRT empowers parents to reinforce these therapeutic benefits in everyday interactions. By engaging in specialized play sessions at home, parents become active participants in their child’s emotional growth, leading to stronger relationships and long-term positive outcomes.