Category Archives for Play Therapy
12 Play Therapy Days of Christmas Music Video
Some of my friends and colleagues from around the United States worked together to create this musical parody of the classic 12 Days of Christmas song. You can read more about the list items and
Continue readingI attended the National APT Play Therapy Conference for the first time…this is what it was like for me
My Love for the Annual Play Therapy Conference (in GIF's)I'm embarrassed to admit that I have been a Registered Play Therapist for almost ten years and have never been able to attend the biggest
Continue readingFinding a Play Therapy Supervisor- Part 1
What should we look for in a Play Therapist Supervisor? Where does one find a Play Therapy Supervisor? Welcome back Kamini Verma, LCSW, as she takes you on her journey in choosing a Play Therapy Supervisor
Continue readingSo You Want to Be A Play Therapist?
Let’s welcome my next guest blogger is Kamini Verma as she dives into becoming play therapist!
Continue readingWorking with Gifted Children in Play Therapy: Part 1
Our next guest blogger is Dr. Jessica Stone who dives into the world of working with gifted children.
Continue readingYou Are AMAZING
That is the name of Holly Willard’s coloring book and the subject of her course Sexual Abuse Treatment Methods Using Play Therapy from the 2017 Play Therapy Summit. Holly takes this topic very seriously
Continue readingHappy New Year!
Hey everyone! Welcome to 2018! You may have noticed that you have not been getting the weekly emails anymore. Since moving to Hawaii, I have really dropped the ball on that one. But luckily, I have
Continue readingShould Your Playroom Include Aggressive Toys Like Play Guns?
Play therapists widely regard the use of aggressive toys, including toys guns, as an essential element to the playroom. However, many parents are hesitant to allow their children to play with toy guns.
Continue readingThe Threenager: Why Dealing With Three Year Olds Is So Hard
Before I had kids, I would always say that three year olds were my favorite. They are so cute-no longer babies but not quite big kids. They look adorable dressed up like miniature adults. They can
Continue readingPlay 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 aspects of the process. Termination
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