Exploring Adlerian Play Therapy

Play therapy is a powerful approach that helps children express themselves, process emotions, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Among the various models of play therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy stands out for its holistic and relationship-focused approach. Developed by Dr. Terry Kottman in the 1990s, this therapy integrates Alfred Adler’s individual psychology with play therapy techniques, emphasizing the social embeddedness of children and their goal-directed behaviors. Adlerian Play Therapy offers a compassionate, structured, and individualized approach to helping children overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. Because of this, Adlerian therapy can be very useful approach for play therapy with neurodivergent children.