Play Therapy

Welcome

Welcome to PlayTherapyApps.com, a resource created by Healing Connections by Karen Fried. Originally developed to enable the play therapy process via telehealth, these engaging digital tools, and accompanying online courses, have expanded into a suite of five interactive apps—now used in 114 countries and growing. Each app invites individuals of all ages to connect with their inner experience through creative expression. Whether used in therapeutic sessions, classrooms, or at home, Play Therapy Apps help children and teens connect with their emotions, build a stronger sense of self, and express parts of themselves through the power of playfulness, imagination and humor.

Featured Apps

Online Sand Tray

With the Online Sand Tray, the client can build a scene in the sand using the vast library of figures. The scene can be screen shared between the client and therapist through almost any video conferencing tool.

Online Dollhouse

The Online Dollhouse features over 100 images and offers a diverse selection of dolls, furniture, appliances, decor, and toys. The dollhouse is a gentle way to invite your client to build a scene of their home life.

Online Puppets

The Online Puppets has a collection of backgrounds and puppets to choose. Each puppet animates using important contact functions such as hitting, hugging, speaking, and jumping.

Mindful Draw

Mindful Draw is a therapeutic and relaxing painting tool. As you brush onto the screen, your strokes evaporate away moments later. A great way to practice mindfulness and being present.

Projective Cards

The Projective Cards feature 50+ beautifully designed cards that can be used for many therapeutic and educational exercises. Projective Cards are an easy tool to use and share over video conferencing tools.

Online Mind Body

Online Mind Body Therapy is a tool for therapists to use with clients to help them understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and senses.