Yearly Archives: 2019

Spirituality in the Playroom Spirituality in the playroom not only means working with clients and families who may hold different belief systems, but it also means finding your own. For some, this [...]

Food for Thought (Literally!): Nutrition in the Playroom The connection between gut and brain is becoming more widely studied and gaining in increased importance. For children who struggle, this brings up the [...]

Perfectionism in the Playroom Perfectionism in the playroom shows up in a variety of ways. But beneath the need to be perfect sits a child's uncertainty about themselves. The key to regulating [...]

Sensory Processing Disorder in the Playroom Sensory Processing Disorder is a misunderstood challenge that can show up in the playroom in a variety of ways. Often, recognizing the issue is the first [...]

Hygiene Issues in Play Therapy Little kids aren't known for hygiene and inside the playroom is no different. However, a noticeable lack of hygiene may be the sign of something bigger. A [...]

Big Emotions in Little Bodies: What to Do When Your Child Throws a Tantrum We’ve all been there – face to face with a child in the middle of a tantrum. Crying, [...]

Little Lessons in Play Therapy Little kids come with little issues, issues that might grow big if we are unsure how to handle them. In this podcast, Lisa discusses the commonly asked [...]

How to Stay Inspired as a Play Therapist The brain is a high maintenance organ, one that wants a challenge! In order to stay passionate in our careers as play therapists, we [...]

Grief and Loss in Play Therapy When grief or loss occurs, we are culturally predisposed to expect sadness. But in and out of the playroom, children may feel a myriad of emotions [...]

Music Therapy in The Playroom Music plays an important therapeutic role, in the playroom and in life. It creates its own expression and its own language, allowing those who hear it to [...]