Digital Play TherapyTM is a modality that utilizes highly motivating, immersive activities to incorporate the therapeutic powers of play into the play therapy process to deepen relationships, gain mastery and skill development, psycho-education, mindfulness, decrease anxiety and so much more. Video games may provide an opportunity for exploring important themes in a child’s life, in …
504 ADHD accommodations Checklist A 504 plan is an individualized document created to help a child gain better access to learning opportunities and environments. Listed in the 504 document are reasonable accommodations or changes that the teacher can make to help your child learn more effectively within the regular classroom setting. Your child may benefit …
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Anger management is a learning process that teaches kids how to channel their anger healthily and safely. It teaches kids to identify signs of anger and find ways to calm down and productively take action. Please note that anger management is not denying how you feel. It is not about holding or repressing your anger. Anger …
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Kids who are starting school for the first time or moving to a new school have to cope with the biggest adjustment, of course. But all children will feel some excitement and maybe anxiety about moving up a grade, a new teacher, a changing social circle, and facing more academic demands. The good news is …
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Picky eating is a common and normal behavior, starting between ages 2 and 3, when many children refuse greens, new tastes, and practically anything non-pizza. They are at the developmental stage where they understand the connection between cause and effect, and they want to learn what they can control. For others, feeding difficulties and selective …
Recently I have seen a few children presenting with anxiety that I would describe as having perfectionistic tendencies. They have a great deal of anxiety when trying new things, such as a new sport or activity, they often set unrealistic goals and have an extreme fear of failure. They engage in negative self-talk and may put …
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The Evidence-Based Child Therapy site was developed out of an effort to ensure that professionals, parents, and others concerned with the mental health and welfare of children are able to access accurate, peer-reviewed research findings relevant to their interests and needs. The overarching goal of this website is to provide greater visibility for the evidence …
AutPlay® Therapy was created by Dr. Robert Jason Grant. It is a neurodiversity affirming framework for implementing play therapy. The AutPlay framework is neurodiversity paradigm informed and designed to help child and play therapists address the mental health needs of neurodivergent children ages 3-18 (autistic children, those with ADHD, social anxiety, sensory differences, learning differences, …
The Association for Play Therapy (APT) Annual International Conference and Exposition offers post-graduate education and training, networking opportunities, and idea exchange for professionals across disciplines. This annual conference has been so helpful to me; in my education as a Play Therapist, in the development of a wonderful support system, and in acquiring wonderful techniques and …
As a play therapist supervisor, I know that training and supervision to become a play therapist can get pricey. While it’s not possible to get all of the training you need for very cheap or free, I think it’s important that those interested know that there are free trainings and low-cost trainings available. Please check …
