Why play therapy is essential to a child’s recovery Play therapy is a valuable tool in treating children, and strengthens caregiver bonds and coping skills. Kate Rankin June 10 2026, 4:48pm Most pediatric patients in Kule are treated in the inpatient therapeutic feeding center, where children with different levels of malnutrition receive specialized nutritional care. Complementing this care with play-based psychosocial support helps ensure that children receive not only lifesaving treatment, but also the emotional and developmental support they need to recover and grow.