Yearly Archives: 2018

The Therapist/Teacher Partnership: Getting Off on the Right Foot As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It also takes a village to heal one. Not only are [...]

Movies in the Playroom Recreating a movie can sometimes take the place of imaginative play. When this happens in the playroom, it provides clues to the underlying problem and challenges. The key [...]

People-Pleasing in the Playroom People-pleasing in the playroom happens, and not just with children; therapists get caught in people-pleasing too!  This ever-so-familiar coping strategy is often covering up challenges a child or [...]

Early Termination in the Playroom Early termination happens for a handful of reasons. Sometimes, we can't change this. But shifting our perspective helps us look at terminations through another view, trusting ourselves [...]

Using Bop Bags in the Playroom Bop bags in the playroom are a controversial toy. But do they promote aggression and anger? Or can they be used to promote integration, self-awareness, and regulation? [...]

9 Elements to an Effective Teacher Conference Teachers and play therapists make a powerful pair, but this starts with an initial conference. How can clinicians assure this meeting goes well, putting themselves in [...]

Going Below- Why Getting Underneath is the Key to Healing Play therapists often focus on protocol, technique, and, of course, toys. But what's below all this? Engaging the right-brain and allowing yourself [...]

Getting it Wrong in the Playroom - Why Mistakes are Must-Dos for Great Play Therapists All of us have moments when we doubt ourselves. Moments when we shake our heads in frustration. [...]

Does Teletherapy Work in Play Therapy? Teletherapy allows us to reach clients regardless of distance. In play therapy, it requires modification and parental support. But the connection can be powerful and purposeful. [...]