Play Therapy
Chores and Executive Functioning Skills
What are executive functioning skills? Executive function refers to a cognitive process that helps with planning, initiation of tasks, organizing, managing time, problem solving, and self-regulation. Many adults and teens with ADHD have difficulty with executive dysfunction. This translates into weak prioritization skills, time blindness, and an inability to orchestrate concurrent tasks. Chores that Develop Executive Functioning …
Just Between You and Me Kid Journal – A Back & Forth Journal for Grown-Up & Kid / Parent & Child to Strengthen Bond, Build Communication, and Share Memories, Interactive Writing Prompts for Kids & Adults
The Positive Effects of Journaling For over 30 years, researchers have been studying the effects of journaling. In most studies, participants are asked to take 15 to 30 minutes to write about an emotionally challenging, even traumatic incident in their lives. Typically, they are asked to do this once a day for three to five …
Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach
The Nurtured Heart Approach’ gives parents and teachers an absolutely clear understanding of how a challenging child really responds to normal ways of parenting and why traditional methods actually make the situation worse. It also provides a powerful set of strategies designed specifically to turn the challenging child around to a new pattern of success. …
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Helping Children Deal With Grief
Most kids know something about death. They’ve seen it on TV shows. But it’s very different when it happens to someone close to them. Parents can’t take kids’ pain away, but they can help them cope in healthy ways. The way kids respond to death is different from adults. They may go from crying to …
Using Worry Boxes as a Therapeutic Intervention to Help Manage Anxiety
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?search=worry%20box We all experience worry from time to time. Sometimes, though, worries can feel so big and overwhelming that it makes it hard to be present, learn and/or get along with others. Worry boxes are a wonderful therapeutic tool that can help young (and older) people name and externalize their fears and put them away …
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A Play Therapy Activity for Anger
https://www.meehanmentalhealth.com/the-playful-therapist-blog/taming-the-tiger-play-therapy-intervention-for-anger Really great article called Taming the Tigers by Ann Meehan Anger is complex. And something that is a right brain process can be hard to articulate and describe. Especially if you are a child who isn’t quite fully developed in their prefrontal cortex. Okay – talking about anger is tough for grownups too. One of my most favorite interventions is …
Breathing Techniques
Teaching kids mindful breathing exercises goes beyond just calming the mind, it equips them with the power of emotional regulation. These techniques enhance focus, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well-being. By incorporating simple and fun breathing exercises into their daily routine, children can build a foundation for better emotional health, improved concentration, and …
Pathological Demand Avoidance
As I start my journey to understand PDA and how it impacts my clients, I have found some wonderful resources to help others: First I found a workshop (see link) https://courses.jentaylorplaytherapy.com/courses/pathological-demand-avoidance-play-therapy called Pathological Demand Avoidance and Play Therapy (4 Hours) 4 APT Non-Contact Credits from The Treehouse, APT Approved Provider 21-65. I found the information …