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

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What is EMDR? And Should Your Child Get It In Therapy?

EMDRĀ should only be performed by a trained clinician who understands the complexities of trauma and who is prepared to manage any adverse reactions that might come up.That being

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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

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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

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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

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Is Coloring Therapuetic?

Adult coloring books have been a craze for a while now, but what’s the real deal when it comes to their therapuetic value? Ā For those of you who

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I’m Bored: How To Respond When Your Child Canā€™t Entertain Himself

What can you do when your child complains of being bored? Well, itā€™s January-we are all bored! Itā€™s cold and rainy here this week and the opportunities for

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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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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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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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