Social Story - Arvada Location

This social story describes what the experience of therapy can be like and what you can expect to see when you come to therapy. It can help to reduce any feelings of overwhelm by preparing you beforehand.

A white person with short brown hair and large purple glasses is smiling. Behind them is a playroom full of toys.

A play therapist is someone who plays with kids to work through their thoughts and feelings.

My adults may take me to see a play therapist.

Ren is the play therapist I will see.

The play therapist usually has an office. This is what the building of Ren’s office looks like.

The door looks like this. Ren shares this office with other people who care for people.

I can do art with Ren or by myself.

I can talk to the play therapist, and that’s okay.

I don’t have to talk to the play therapist, and that’s okay.

I can go to the play therapist’s office and have fun.

I can go to the play therapist’s office and be myself.

Here are some more toys I can play with if I want. I get to decide what I want to play with.

Here is a closer look at some of the toys.

There are all sorts of things for me to play with in this room.

This is the room where I will go to therapy. Sometimes my parents may see the play therapist with me. Sometimes I may see the play therapist by myself.