“When you can’t look on the bright side, I will sit with you in the dark.” – Mad Hatter
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a developmentally responsive, evidence-based modality where play is recognized as your child’s natural language. In this safe and supportive environment, children use specially selected toys and art materials as their ‘words’ to express complex emotions and process life challenges at their own gentle pace. By following the child's natural rhythm and unique perspective, we foster the self-regulation, emotional literacy, and lasting resilience needed for your child to navigate their world with joy and confidence.
Supporting your child in finding calm and agency as they navigate big emotions through safe, sensory-based play.
Child-Centered Play Therapy Resources
Explore essential tools and handouts designed to support your child's progress in CCPT.
Empowering children to translate complex internal experiences into expressive breakthroughs and deeper self-understanding.
Using sensory-rich exploration to help children externalize struggles, process trauma, and build confidence in their own creative voice.
Ready to support your child’s journey toward healing?
Messy Play in CCPT
Discover how sensory exploration and messy play provide a unique pathway for emotional expression within the CCPT framework.
- The right to go at their own pace and follow their own timeline for healing.
- The right to make their own choices and decisions within the playroom.
- The right to express all their feelings and be seen with unconditional respect.
- The right to be the expert in their own play and discovery.
A Safe Space for Healing
Email: skylinecounselingandconsulting@sklcc.org
Address: 303 N. 7th Street Ste 102, Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-371-1435
Available for In-Person & Remote Care