My 8-year-old has been having nightmares since the divorce and refuses to talk about feelings but will only communicate through elaborate puppet shows with her stuffed animals.
More people experience this than they realize.
The child is using symbolic play as a safer pathway to express what verbal language cannot yet hold.
“Where Are You with Play therapy?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.