06/12/2026
Some people change the way we understand children.
Dr. Garry Landreth was one of those people.
His work helped generations of therapists recognize what children have always known:
Play matters.
Through play, children explore their world.
They work through hard experiences.
They practice courage.
They express feelings that may be too big or too complex for words.
The ideas Dr. Landreth shared continue to ripple outward through playrooms, therapy offices, classrooms, and homes across the world.
Every time a child is met with curiosity instead of judgment...
Every time a therapist slows down to listen through play...
Every time a child discovers that their thoughts, feelings, and experiences matter...
His influence is still present.
At The Healing Playroom, we are grateful for the path he helped create and for the many ways his work continues to support children and families today.
"Toys are children's words and play is their language."
Thank you, Dr. Landreth, for the wisdom, compassion, and vision you shared with the world. ❤️
