Episode 64 - The Mental Health Power of Play with Claudia Gracias

Outside The Therapy Room · Apr 16, 2026 · 1h · transcript

Play isn’t just something children do for fun — it’s actually a critical part of emotional development, communication, and mental health.

In this episode, child therapist, Claudia joins and together we explore the power of play and why it matters at every stage of life. We break down the difference between play and play therapy, how child-led play supports emotional growth, and how therapists use play to help children express feelings they may not yet have words for.

We also talk about the role play can have outside the therapy room — not just for kids, but for adults too — and how play can…