Our next guest blogger is Marly Hinestroza-Gaviria! Let’s welcome her as she introduces us into the ways of keeping heritage while raising bi-cultural children. ____________________________________________ Second Generation Parents Wanting To Raise Bi-Cultural Children Growing up, the soundtrack playing to my adolescent years was the very popular Colombian phrase, “¿si todas se tiran por un puente usted se …
Let’s welcome my next guest blogger is Kamini Verma as she dives into becoming play therapist!
Our next guest blogger is Dr. Jessica Stone who dives into the world of working with gifted children.
My first guest blogger is Theresa Frasier. She highlights the struggles and realities of a foster parent and Play Therapist. Enjoy!
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 found some really great colleagues who are going to step up and give you even BETTER content. I am …
Questions about “must have” toys get asked so many times by clinicians new to the field of play therapy. And, the answers can vary widely. I’ve given parents some of my favorite toys in the past. Landreth’s “Must Have” Toy Categories: The foundation for play therapy training for a lot of clinicians is Dr. Garry …
What are the "Must Have" Toys for a New Play Therapist?Read More »
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 people or disrupting class) often continue to exhibit these behaviors even after therapy has started. Baseline Measurements: In order to truly track progress, you really need to …
Is Therapy Actually Working? Tracking Progress With Three Simple QuestionsRead More »
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 to a group of school counselors. As part of that presentation, a few of my favorite play therapy tools kept coming up. So, I thought I would …
My Favorite Play Therapy Tools: Books and Games To Add To Your PlayroomRead More »
Does your child enjoy making artwork? Beginning as early as age one or two, most children enjoy scribbling with crayons. While most parents fear the mess, children really love using brushes and paint. These creations are the beginning stages of the creative process. And it is one that we would like to enhance as much …
What To Say (and what NOT to say) About Your Child’s ArtworkRead More »
What can you do when your child complains of being bored? Well, it’s January-we are all bored! It’s cold and rainy here this week and the opportunities for outside recreation are limited to say the least. Despite the piles of new toys from the holidays, kids quickly resort back to feeling bored at home. For …
I’m Bored: How To Respond When Your Child Can’t Entertain HimselfRead More »