Monthly Archives: October 2017

Lessons from the Playroom 17. The Importance of Studying Different Modalities

Play therapy is an evolving field with new ideas around every corner. And each theory - new and old - has something to offer. Seeking knowledge improves your practice and benefits your [...]

Lessons from the Playroom 17. The Importance of Studying Different Modalities2022-08-25T06:15:15-06:00

Are Guilt, Shame, and Worry Rewarding? You Might Be Surprised

By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S If neuroscience came with a slogan, it’d probably be:  The Brain - We’re Just Getting Started. There’s so much yet to learn about this organ. There’s so [...]

Are Guilt, Shame, and Worry Rewarding? You Might Be Surprised2022-03-04T11:16:43-07:00

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in the Playroom

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in the Playroom Sexual identity and sexual orientation are not discussed often enough in the field of play therapy. But embracing these topics benefits our clients. After [...]

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in the Playroom2022-06-06T14:07:50-06:00

Man’s Best Friend: The Neuroscience Behind the Animal/Person Connection

by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S For many humans, connection with animals has been a huge part of their lives. From the deep sense of companionship to the ability to attune to our [...]

Man’s Best Friend: The Neuroscience Behind the Animal/Person Connection2022-03-04T11:52:14-07:00

Boredom in the Playroom

Boredom in the playroom is something most therapists experience  - from an unyielding yawn to counting the ticks of a slow-moving clock, we've all found ourselves less than enthused in one [...]

Boredom in the Playroom2023-08-08T14:14:11-06:00
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