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My Long Journey Towards EMDR Certification (and why that is Okay!)
There is an informal joke among many of my therapist friends that we are “certification junkies.” One of my most intelligent and esteemed colleagues often told me if
Advice for Graduates
A few weeks ago I was browsing for furniture on social media Marketplace and very randomly came across this item. And I was instantly attracted to it. At
The Empathetic Child
Welcome guest blogger, Adrienne Jeffries! She brings to light the realities of nurturing the Empathetic Child! Being a Social Worker and having at least one empathetic child, I
The Value of Unstructured Play
“Play.” That was the answer my three year old son gave when I asked the same question I ask every Friday afternoon. The question is, “What do you
Play Therapy Supervision: The Goodness of Fit
For professionals looking for play therapy clinical supervision, it can be difficult to know who to choose or where to start. Just like anything in therapy, the number
Is Therapy Actually Working? Tracking Progress With Three Simple Questions
Tracking progress in therapy can seem to be a difficult task. Children who are brought to therapy for some sort of behavior problem (like not following directions, hitting
Should 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
When Do You Take A Suicide Threat Seriously?
A suicide threat is probably one of my least favorite parts of therapy practice. How do you know when to take these threats seriously and when can you
My Favorite Play Therapy Tools: Books and Games To Add To Your Playroom
People are always asking me for play therapy tools and resources. Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting a continuing education topic on play therapy and trauma