When a Child Doesn’t Speak in the Playroom
A child's refusal to speak inside the playroom can leave even the most seasoned therapist flustered. But connecting with clients involves much more than words. Silence can be golden when you know [...]
When a Child Says They’re Done in the Session
When a Child Says They're Done in the Session A child wanting to end a session early can rattle even the most seasoned therapist. So how do you handle the situation? In [...]
The Forgotten Ones: Perfect Children Need Play Therapy Too
The Forgotten Ones: Perfect Children Need Play Therapy Too by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S When it comes to play therapy, the acting out, aggressive, non-compliant, anxious child typically gets referred. Even the [...]
Endings and Transitions
Endings and Transitions Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... It’s hard to say goodbye, especially for children! How do you help kids transition at the end [...]
When & Why to Set Boundaries in the Playroom
When & Why to Set Boundaries in the Playroom Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Setting boundaries in the playroom can be quite the confusing process! [...]
What Our Playroom Says About Us
What Our Playroom Says About Us Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Did you know that your playroom is a reflection of you? Â What you put [...]
Body Image: How You Can Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food
By Chelsea Hester In a world that is populated with diets, food advertisements, and models of only certain shapes and colors, children of all ages are being bombarded by external messages about [...]
How to Recognize Empowerment in the Playroom
Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Therapists are so good at identifying and working with the problem, but are we as trained to also recognize [...]
Teaming with Teachers – Working With a Client’s School
Teaming with Teachers - Working With a Client's School By Judith Norman, MA, MS, LPC, RPT-S Have you tried working with a client’s school and found it challenging? If so, you are not [...]
How to Leave Play in the Playroom (i.e. Not Take It Home)
How to Leave Play in the Playroom (i.e. Not Take It Home) Click Here to Subscribe to this Podcast on iTunes! Or listen now... Have you ever gone home at the end [...]