You know, I'm wondering if the term 'play therapy' is accurate when the use of 'toys' facilitates self-understanding. I don't know what the official therapy word is for that process.

So, so far, I've used Sand Tray that showed me some of my personal global worldview of myself. It put me in touch with some core issues I had not been consciously aware of.

Then, I used the figurines to represent different parts of myself and they had conversation with each other and I gained an incredible insight that I think will change my life.

Today, I'm going back to the toy store to look for 2 puppets. My goal is for me to have a conversation with a person with whom I have had some painful traumatic experiences with. I hope to take these to session next week and hopefully my T can help me tap into the deep feelings associated with this person.

Play therapy? I have no idea but they definitely have taken me to the play arena of toy stores.