Play Therapy Termination Activity: The Chain of Intentions

Termination of play therapy services can be difficult for the counselor and the child. The relationship formed during the months of therapy is one of the most important

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How To Teach Kids Gratitude Without Sounding Ridiculous

Gratitude is the typical “theme” of November in many ways. But, even writing it here makes me say, ugh! Really, do we have to go around the table

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Should Your Play Therapy Room Have A Treasure Box?

A treasure box is a container that has items that a child can choose at the end of the therapy session.Ā The pediatrician usually has one. Ours has lollipops

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Bribes: Change Your Words To Change Behaviors (Part 1)

Do you offer bribes to your child to get good behavior? Ā Parents often feel guilty about ā€œusing bribesā€ to get their children to comply with rules. I hear

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My Ex is An Alcoholic? Should My Child Still Have Visits?

Managing parent and child visits when drugs or alcohol is involved can be tricky. Sadly, drug and alcohol abuse is a factor in over 30 million homes (according

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Why Time-In May Work Better Than Time-Out

Time-in is a coping skill used by therapists to teach children how to regulate (aka deal with) difficult emotions. Ā Before we get into the details, letā€™s review some

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Parenting Anxiety and the Danger of "What If" Thinking

Are you an anxious parent? Do you constantly worry about Ā your children? Are you afraid to let your child experience failure, hurt, or disappointment? You are not alone.

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What is Play Therapy?

Play Therapy? Are you unsure of exactly what that means? When people ask what I do for a living and I them I am a Play Therapist, I

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Praise for Kids That Actually Helps

Praise is supposed to be good for kids, right? What is wrong with saying ā€œGood Job?ā€ Well, nothing in particular, I guess. The wrong kind of praise can

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