The Culture of Childhood

I just wanted to take a quick minute to say how thankful I am for everyone that participated in the 2017 Play Therapy Summit.Ā I have now moved to

Read More

What are the "Must Have" Toys for a New Play Therapist?

Questions about “must have” toys get asked so many times by clinicians new to the field of play therapy. Ā And, the answers can vary widely. Ā I’ve given parents

Read More

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. Ā Just like anything in therapy, the number

Read More

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

Read More

Find Your Niche: Specializations Within the Field of Play Therapy

What’s your niche? Finding one is definitely my biggest piece of advice for new therapists. Ā You may have come to this page because you are considering making play

Read More

10 Secret Confessions From A Play Therapist

Confessions are good for the soul. Ā They help unburden you from guilt and help you think about solutions. Ā Well, today I will let you in on a few

Read More

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

Read More

When Do You Take A Suicide Threat Seriously?

A suicide threat is probably one of my least favorite parts of therapy practice. Ā How do you know when to take these threats seriously and when can you

Read More

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

Read More

Top 10 Holiday Toys (Recommended By A Play Therapist) Under $30

Toys are my world. As a play therapist, I have a fully stocked play therapy space and am always on the lookout for great toys. Despite the current

Read More