The Playroom Lubbock: Therapy Solutions for Kids

02/14/2026

Or for kids in play therapy, “I played about you.”
Graphic by Brittany Frost Designs

02/12/2026

Caregiver fatigue vs Compassion fatigue: Understanding your fatigue is the first step toward resilience.

02/10/2026

When considering weekly or bi-monthly sessions (every other week) remember this: Consistency matters. Support matters. And flexibility matters too.

02/08/2026

Hello, neighbor. New play therapy and counseling for kids openings are available. We are a neighborhood place in Lubbock, TX where children are welcome just as they are. 806.340.0063 call or text to schedule or inquire.

02/08/2026

Fantastic lineup! Begins Monday February 9 and FREE ACCESS.

Free Parent Conference

02/06/2026

Our clients are taking home a small reminder for 🧭 You don’t need to know the whole path-just the next safe step. Play helps kids find their way.

02/05/2026

Check out our edition of “Your Play Therapist Called.” Which one did you need to hear?

02/04/2026

We don’t give children directions. Huh? Why? We help them find their own. Children are born with an internal system that helps them make sense of the world: their feelings, body cues, curiosity, and instincts. In play therapy, we trust that system.

When adults constantly direct children (what to feel, how to respond, what choice to make) children may comply, but they don’t learn how to decide. They learn how to look outside themselves for answers.

When we slow down and allow children to explore, struggle a little, and notice their own signals (with a safe adult nearby), something important happens:
They build self-trust; They learn emotional awareness; They develop confidence in their own judgment.

This doesn’t mean children are left alone or without boundaries. It means adults provide safety, structure, and relationship, while children practice choice, voice, and agency.

In play therapy, direction comes from within the child, not imposed from outside. Over time, this helps children: Regulate emotions more effectively; Solve problems independently; Navigate relationships with greater confidence.

We don’t remove guidance. We shift it from control to connection. And from that connection, an inner compass begins to form.

02/03/2026

As children strengthen their inner compass through play therapy, parents often notice improved emotional regulation, communication, and behavior.

02/02/2026

Play is at the heart of childhood. It is a way of exploring and getting to know both the interior and the outside world. Because play aligns with children’s developmental needs, play therapy acts as a compass guiding them through emotional and behavioral challenges in a way they can understand. 🧭

02/01/2026

It’s International Play Therapy Week . Children don’t need to be told where to go. Through play, they show us the way. This week we’re honoring play as a child’s compass. Play therapy helps them explore feelings, build safety, and find their direction.

01/31/2026

On Friday we transformed our waiting room into a learning space where both in person and online attendees joined the West Texas Chapter of Texas Association for Play Therapy and Kelly Martin for a 3 hour APT approved training on Sensory Informed Play Therapy. Stay connected with the play therapy community by joining APT and TxAPT.