BE-Loved Therapeutic Play and Counselling with Tracy B-W

08/18/2026

08/10/2026

My Ocean Pearl…because 🐰 and pics of 🐰 make my ♥️ 😊

08/09/2026

The kids found a tent at a thrift store this past week. They put their money together and bought it. They’ve spent much of their time in there since the purchase, even attempting a sleep in it one night. They’ve even been (mostly) getting along in there reading books and chatting. Who woulda thought???

08/09/2026

Little Reminders, cuz we allllll need reminding.

08/09/2026

Grover has great wisdom ♥️

08/04/2026

Holidays week yes, But..... I still get to go and check on Bryaxis (my playroom fish) and water the plants too. I really really LOVE my new space. (Pictures of this amazing place to come soon!!!)

07/26/2026

Adventures with my kids. Making memories of Summer 2026.
We took a drive with no real destination in mind. Ended up at Clear Lake and found a nice quiet spot to stop. The kids swam and played in the water for about an hour 1/2. Simple and fun, an afternoon well spent.
And their arguing didn’t actually drive me bonkers 😆

07/26/2026

Why PlayTherapy indeed!?

We often get asked: Why play therapy? 🧸

For kids, play isn’t just a break from learning—it is their learning. It’s how they speak.

Expecting a child to sit on a couch and talk through big, heavy feelings is like asking an adult to express their stress in a language they’ve never heard before. It just doesn't work.

In the playroom, the pressure is off. Toys become their words, and play becomes their therapy. It gives them the space to process, heal, and grow in the language they speak best. 🎨✨

At the Alberta Play Therapy Association (APTA), we are dedicated to helping families and professionals connect through the power of play.

👇 Parents and practitioners: What is your favorite playroom tool that helps kids express themselves? Let us know in the comments!

Learn more or find a registered play therapist near you:
🔗 Link in bio
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.albertaplaytherapy.ca

07/21/2026

Sending our heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences to the community of Oak Lake following this past weekend’s tragedy and loss.