The Play Room
The Play Room can be any room furnished with a variety of toys neatly set up for children to freely select what they would like to play with.
The Play Room can be a specialized room in a private practice, a hospital, a school, or other family center facility.
The selection of Toys are typically meant for expressive play. Dr. Axline originally spoke against "mechanical toys" as they were not conducive for imaginary play.
A Typical Play Therapy Room
Another Play Therapy Room with a Full CCPT Session
Portable Play
When a specialized room is unavailable, you can turn any room into a play therapy room. Dr. Axline frequently would bring a suitcase of toys to locations that did not have a play therapy room.
Now, in addition to a suitcase, new options are available including full Play Therapy Kits.
A Premium Sand Tray Play Therapy Kit
Some Suggested Toys to Have in a Play Therapy Room and BONUS Some Key Responses When Practicing CCPT
Axline, V. (1947). Play Therapy. New York: Ballantine Books.
