Additionally, ooglys can offer valuable insight into the clients inner life. The primary use of ooglys is play therapy. While it is a natural to use with children, the simple humor of oogly reaches people of all ages and has been used repeatedly in private practice, women's shelters, eating disorders and other therapeutic programs.

There are many ways to incorporate ooglys into a session. They make great openers. As a final activity, they can bring closure and integrate what has come up. When they are part of the regular routine, children can look forward to coming to the session.

For over 10 years, ooglys have teamed up with counselors and therapists to:

• Quiet, calm and relax an agitated client
• Establish rapport and trust
• Make it easier for clients to tell their stories
• Help clients express feelings and release stress related to life traumas.
• Diffuse anger
• Conduct role plays, including family role plays/problem solving
• Build self-esteem
• Increase self-awareness
• Improve verbal communication
• Develop fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination
• Encourage anger control and dissipate bullying.
• Promote social skills