Play Therapy

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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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 …

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A check in activity:

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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Too Much Weather is an activity book to help children cope with natural disasters such as hurricanes. Too Much Weather is designed to be completed with a parent, teacher or adult helper/provider. The activities for this book were created by Drs. Anne Stewart and Danielle Budash, both Registered Play Therapist – Supervisors and faculty in the Department of Graduate Psychology …

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Based on systematic interviews with children of different ages, psychologist Robert Selman offers a very useful 5-level framework for understanding developmental trends in children’s friendships. Each of these levels is described below. LEVEL 0 Friendship—Momentary Playmates: “I Want It My Way”  (Approximate ages: 3-6 years) Children at this stage view friends as momentary playmates, and …

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