Episode 64 - The Mental Health Power of Play with Claudia Gracias
From Outside The Therapy Room by Ivonne Hammoud
April 16, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 2 · Episode 64
About this episode
This episode explores the importance of play in emotional development and mental health with child therapist Claudia Gracias.
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 ro...
People in this episode
Host: Ivonne Hammoud
Guest: Claudia Gracias
Topics covered
- mental health
- play therapy
- emotional development
- child therapy
- communication
Keywords
- play
- mental health
- emotional growth
- child-led play
- therapy
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