Engage young clients with Squiggle: The ultimate remote therapy tool

How therapists are using Squiggle to facilitate remote therapy for children and young people

Therapists working with children and young people know that traditional talk therapy isn’t always the easiest way to get them to open up. Expressing thoughts and emotions can be difficult, especially in a remote setting where video calls often feel stiff and unnatural. That’s where Squiggle comes in. By incorporating interactive activities and classic games into therapy sessions, Squiggle is helping therapists engage young clients in a fun, relaxed, and effective way.

The power of play in therapy

Children communicate through play. Whether it’s drawing, storytelling, or simple games, creative activities offer a safe and natural way for kids to express emotions, process experiences, and build trust with their therapist. Squiggle’s interactive canvas and pencil-and-paper games provide the perfect tools to facilitate these interactions.

For example, a therapist might use tic-tac-toe as an icebreaker, allowing the child to feel at ease before gradually introducing more expressive activities like drawing emotions or creating a shared story. These playful interactions can be especially useful for children who are shy, anxious, or hesitant to engage in direct conversations about their feelings.

Creating a safe and secure space

When working with children and young people, privacy and security are paramount. Squiggle ensures a secure and private environment with end-to-end encryption, so all communication remains confidential. Additionally, the Squiggle host has full control over access, ensuring that only the therapist and the child can join the session. This gives both the therapist and the child’s guardians peace of mind, knowing that their conversation is protected and distraction-free.

Encouraging emotional expression through creativity

One of the key benefits of using Squiggle in therapy is its ability to encourage emotional expression in a way that feels natural and non-threatening. A blank canvas can become a space where a child draws their feelings, maps out a personal story, or visualizes coping strategies. For young people who struggle to articulate their emotions verbally, these activities can be a powerful bridge to deeper conversations.

Making remote therapy more engaging

Unlike standard video calls, which can feel awkward or overly formal, Squiggle’s interactive features make therapy sessions dynamic and engaging. This is particularly important for remote therapy, where it can be easy for children to lose focus or feel disconnected. By incorporating movement, creativity, and play into their sessions, therapists can hold children’s attention while fostering a sense of comfort and connection.

A new way to build trust and connection

Building trust is one of the most important aspects of therapy, and Squiggle provides a unique and effective way to connect with children in a virtual setting. Through shared creative activities, therapists can create a warm, friendly, and engaging space where kids feel comfortable expressing themselves.

For therapists working remotely with young clients, Squiggle is more than just a video call tool — it’s a bridge to deeper communication, emotional growth, and meaningful connection.

Try Squiggle for your therapy sessions

If you’re a therapist looking for a more engaging way to connect with children and young people in remote sessions, give Squiggle a try. With its combination of secure video calls and interactive creativity, it’s transforming the way therapists support their young clients — one game, one drawing, and one meaningful conversation at a time.

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