Sleep Issues in Kids: Why Some Children Ban the Bed
Sleep Issues in Kids: Why Some Children Ban the Bed by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Getting children to go to sleep is often the Everest of parenthood. Kids resist, kids persist, and [...]
Five Fun Family Activities for Fall
Five Fun Family Activities for Fall By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Of all the seasons, autumn is probably the one that has the hardest time looking itself in the mirror; let’s face it, summer [...]
Want to Reconnect? You Must Disconnect First
Want to Reconnect? You Must Disconnect First by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Technology has transformed our lives, allowing us to carry the world’s information inside of our pockets. The questions, the wonder, the [...]
New to Therapy? Helping Your Child Adapt
New to Therapy? Helping Your Child Adapt by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Children don’t face the exact same stressors as adults – “grown-up” challenges such as managing credit card debt, raising a family, [...]
End of School Blues? Helping Your Child Accept Change
End of School Blues? Helping Your Child Accept Change By Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S The end of the school year is an exciting time for kids – no more teachers, no more tests, [...]
Rejection as a Gift
Rejection as a Gift Rejection is something we look upon negatively, both in the playroom and in our personal lives. But, here's a secret: behind rejection is always, always acceptance.This is one [...]
The Brain on Gratitude
The Brain on Gratitude by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S Gratefulness: tis’ the season! While being thankful is something we often strive to be, the holidays usher it into the spotlight: quiet please, [...]
Trauma Impacts Abnormalities in the Brain and Play Therapy Heals Them
Trauma Impacts Abnormalities in the Brain and Play Therapy Heals Them by Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S The brain, for all its greatness, is also highly susceptible to experiences that register as traumatic [...]
The Importance of Studying Different Modalities
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 [...]
Are Guilt, Shame, and Worry Rewarding? You Might Be Surprised
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 [...]