I’m honored to be invited as a mentor for Cognify, a neuroscience-based toy design competition hosted by Shaastra ReWire at IIT Madras—Asia’s largest student-organised tech fest and the world’s first ISO 9001:2008 certified student-run event.

Anya’s talk highlighted how Play Therapy can support children in coping with medical trauma, reducing anxiety, and building emotional resilience during hospitalisation and treatment.

As part of her presentation, Anya shared a glimpse into a real session with her client who was processing pain following a hospital visit—illustrating how play therapy offers children a safe space to express fear, regain a sense of control, and integrate difficult experiences.

Anya Reddy returns to her alma mater, FLAME University, to speak with the current batch of Psychology students about how to leverage a Bachelor of Arts degree when exploring career opportunities and applying for higher education.

Anya introduces the foundational principles of Play Therapy — including its origins, theoretical framework, neurobiology, and real-world applications — through an engaging slideshow presentation.

An insightful session exploring the therapeutic power of play in supporting children’s emotional and behavioral well-being.

Anya joins Aditi Rao Prasad from MiniRoo for a timely conversation created to help parents navigate their children’s emotional needs during COVID-19 using play-based strategies.

Anya chats with Akhila Das, Early Childhood Educator at indigrowkids, about the power of play and its impact on children's behavior.
A practical and insightful session designed for parents and educators looking to better understand and support young children through play.

Anya delivered a talk at Sri Chaitanya Techno School on "Creative Self-Care Practices During Exam Stress," where she shared relatable, play-based self-care tools drawn from her expertise in Play Therapy, making the session both practical and engaging for the students.

Join Anya Reddy, Registered Play Therapist, for a heartwarming parent-child session exploring the healing power of sand play. Through the language of play, Anya supports children in strengthening their social, emotional, and behavioral skills — all while creating meaningful connection with their caregivers.

An engaging session featuring a presentation, live demonstrations, and experiential exercises designed specifically for Montessori students.

This interactive workshop will offer valuable insights into how Play Therapy supports the development of social, emotional, and behavioral skills in children — with a special focus on its relevance and application in the Indian context.