Active Play In Kids

Active Play In Kids

Active Play In Kids The more we understand about the impact that play has on our brains, the better we value the sometimes crazy, chaotic, aggressive, or active play that kids like. Interestingly, the more kids engage in active play, the more self-regulation they...
Universality of Play Therapy

Universality of Play Therapy

I recently started working with a little boy who speaks Spanish exclusively in his home. When his mother called me to inquire about my services, she asked if I speak Spanish. When I questioned further about why she wanted to know, she informed me that he will probably...
Adoption and Play Therapy

Adoption and Play Therapy

I recently have had an influx of children who are adopted in my practice. This has reminded me of the unique challenges that families of adopted children face and that play therapy is extremely well-suited for them. Not only does it give kids the opportunity to...
Play Therapy and Divorce

Play Therapy and Divorce

One of the most difficult things that a child goes through is the divorce of his or her parents in childhood. This not only impacts the emotional and behavioral health of the child, but it changes everything in the child’s environment as well. What was once part...
Childhood Diagnoses and Play Therapy

Childhood Diagnoses and Play Therapy

I am often told by parents in the initial consultation that medical doctors have recommended a mental health diagnosis for their child, even if one was never officially given. This is always interesting for me, as pediatricians typically spend twenty minutes, once a...