Play therapy is a therapeutic practice that uses play to aid individuals, most commonly children, to best express themselves. Play therapy is an approach that is usually used with children ages 3 through 11, yet research has informed us that all individuals throughout their lifespan can benefit from different forms of play. Play therapy can help to resolve social problems and aid in both growth and development. Play therapy provides a safe space for children to act out their perceptions and experiences of the world around them, providing an opportunity for expression and identification of feelings and thoughts. Children’s emotions are often communicated best through play as it is often times easier for a child to express their feelings and thoughts through toys, instead of words.