Digital Play TherapyTM is a modality that utilizes highly motivating, immersive activities to incorporate the therapeutic powers of play into the play therapy process to deepen relationships, gain mastery and skill development, psycho-education, mindfulness, decrease anxiety and so much more. Video games may provide an opportunity for exploring important themes in a child’s life, in addition to traditional play therapy.
Digital Play TherapyTM recognizes the change in times from traditional play materials to the embrace of modern technology and advancement in gaming. Digital technology is just another medium/language through which children can express themselves, develop meaningful connections, practice social skills and communication, face fears, develop emotional regulation and resilience, and much more.
“Often the question is, ‘Why would we include digital tools in play therapy?” … But the more important question is, ‘Why wouldn’t we?!'” -Dr. Jessica Stone *
Join Lisa Dion and special guest, Dr. Jessica Stone, PhD in a lively conversation about demystifying the world of digital play therapy. They explore what digital play therapy is all about, how to speak the digital language of your clients, why we would even include digital tools in our work as play therapists (or more importantly, why wouldn’t we?!), and how to take the fundamental tenets of play therapy and apply to the digital world.
Dr. Jessica Stone, PhD is a psychologist, international speaker, sought after clinical supervisor, and renowned play therapist. She is the co-creator of The Virtual Sandtray, a best-selling author, and developer of Digital Play Therapy. Dr. Stone has been featured for her work throughout the virtual world as an innovator, ambassador of play, and stalwart advocate for the use of digital technology in the field of psychology. https://lessonsfromtheplayroom.libsyn.com/lessons-from-the-playroom-episode-84-digital-play-therapy