People-Pleasing in the Playroom People-pleasing in the playroom happens, and not just with children; therapists get caught in people-pleasing too! Â 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. [...]
Selective Mutism in the Playroom From the child who only talks to certain people to the child who doesn't talk at all, selective mutism has many faces. The playroom is a common place where [...]
Mirror Mirror on the Wall: The Client is You After All As play therapists, we're often taught to check ourselves at the door. But, when the child's challenges reflect our own, this is [...]
Tragedy is an inevitability of life, no matter how much we wish it wasn't. No one is immune, including kids. But heartbreak can bring about a myriad of emotions, inside and outside [...]