Therapist Spotlight – Troy Dillon Cooper
My name is Troy Cooper. I was asked to share a little about myself as a play therapist and as a member of the Association for Play Therapy. I will […]
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April 2018 UAPT Newsletter – President’s Message
Happy almost Spring! Or happy 3rd winter! I don’t know which greeting to use. This time of year is so unpredictable. I’ll choose to focus on the fact that if
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Animal/Creature Clay Sculpture
This intervention was created by Dr. Sue C. Bratton and Clair shared it with attendees at the “Sticky Situations: Ethical Dilemmas in Play Therapy Supervision” Workshop. Supplies needed: Small portion
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Inside/Outside Box
In Play Therapy with older children (tweens) and teens, one of the important tenets is helping the child to establish a sense of self – Who am I? Who do
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Love Languages
I have used Gary Chapman’s and Ross Campbell’s book, “The Five Love Languages” when working with adults who are trying to strengthen their marriage or relationship with a significant other.
The Power of Play
By Clair Mellenthin Play is a fun, enjoyable activity that is the natural way in which children learn about and explore the world around them. It elevates our spirits and
Board Games and Family Therapy
By Mercedes Stanley One of my favorite ways to help engage families in therapy is to use board games. I use “Sorry!” For older kids [8 and up] and I
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Food Allergy Bullying
Food Allergy Bullying Child psychologist Clair Mellentin helps parents understand how they can help their kids with food allergies. 1- Parents often feel “bullied” by others when advocating for their
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My Child is Too Shy
By Cathy Canfield In my practice, I see a number of children who are uncomfortable and even very afraid in social situations, including school. This is called social anxiety. Some
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Self-Care for Play Therapists
By: Pam Dyson, MA, LPC, RPT, Founder and Director of the St. Louis Center for Play Therapy Training. We hear so much about the importance of self-care to prevent burnout.
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