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The Power of Play for Child Development and Relationships June 21, 2013 . 5 Comments
Play therapy has become a very important element of my work with families and children. In this article, I hope to give you parents some idea of how powerful play can be as an intervention ... Read More
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Play Therapy Gets Top Grades from Preschool Teachers December 17, 2012 . 5 Comments
Head Start is a national program designed to provide emotional, physical, and academic support to children in need. The majority of children served by Head Start are minority children, ... Read More
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School Counselors Do Whatever It Takes to Provide Play Therapy October 9, 2012 . 5 Comments
Play therapy is widely recognized as an effective therapeutic approach for children who are unable or unwilling to communicate their psychological distress. Elementary-aged children represent ... Read More
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Playing Helps Children Develop Emotional Regulation June 28, 2012 . 11 Comments
Play is an important part of a child’s development. It enables them to engage creativity and learn necessary social skills. Children are often introduced to concepts like sharing, taking ... Read More
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Child-Centered Play Therapy Helps School-Age Refugees March 30, 2012 . 5 Comments
There are many refugees living in the United States. Refugees are people who have fled their country of origin because they were persecuted or due to humanitarian reasons. The number of ... Read More
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Hands-On Play Therapy Course Helps Therapists and Children March 27, 2012 . 5 Comments
Play therapy is a useful tool to help children express themselves and gain a better understanding of events and experiences through creative action. This approach has been shown to be an ... Read More
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Playful Living Starts with You March 20, 2012 . 7 Comments
I must first be who I really am, then, do what I need to do, in order to have what I want. Have you ever had the thought, I’ll be happy when… we move to a new home; when I get the position ... Read More
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The Heart of a Play Therapist March 9, 2012 . 9 Comments
Some time ago, I wrote about the spirit of a play therapist—the idea that each of us brings something unique and extraordinary to the play therapy room that is a blend of our own way ... Read More
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The Spirit of a Play Therapist November 1, 2011 . 5 Comments
As a Play Therapist, when you hear the word play, what images come to mind? Do you see an active, energetic scene with puppets dancing and jumping? Or is it more along the lines of quiet ... Read More
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The Obstacles and Benefits of Play Therapy for Child and Parent September 23, 2011 . 5 Comments
Dyadic play therapy is a form of play therapy that allows parents who have themselves suffered trauma, the opportunity to address their own symptoms and attend to the strained attachment ... Read More
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Avoiding Battles with Your Teen: How to Work Together to Improve Communication and Resolve Issues July 25, 2011 . 16 Comments
Teens often tell me their parents don’t understand, don’t listen or don’t care about what they think. Parents wonder why their lectures fall on deaf ears. How do we bridge ... Read More
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Playing: It’s for Parents, Too July 20, 2011 . 12 Comments
Play is the special ingredient that offers a full and joyful life. There are many ways to play unique to each person, place, and time. As we grow and develop, we learn and enjoy life more ... Read More