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Play is the natural language of children—and for many, it is far easier to communicate through action than words. LEGO® Therapy  is a structured, evidence-informed play therapy approach that uses collaborative LEGO building to support emotional regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and connection. Originally developed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), LEGO Therapy is now widely used with children experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, social difficulties, a

Therapy does not fail because therapists care too much. It fails when caring turns into over-validation, safety-seeking, and emotional sedation . Many clinicians are exquisitely attuned, endlessly empathic, and deeply affirming—and yet their clients remain stuck for years. At some point, the work stops being therapy and becomes a well-intentioned holding pattern. This is a wake-up call: growth requires risk , and so does good therapy. When Validation Becomes Avoidance Validat

When adults struggle, they often turn to words to explain their emotions. Children, however, communicate differently. Long before they can articulate complex feelings, children express their inner world through play . Play therapy harnesses this natural language of childhood to help children process emotions, navigate challenges, and build resilience in a developmentally appropriate way. What Is Play Therapy? Play therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that uses pl