Jin Shin Jyutsu Technique
This technique was shared by the presenters at the EMDR and Play Therapy Workshop: Thumb: Anxiety – If you feel anxious, hold your thumb with your other hand and breathe […]
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EMDR and Play Therapy
Review by Sarah Hunter, CSW I recently attended the UAPT sponsored workshop titled Integrating EMDR and Play Therapy: A Collaborative Model. As an EMDR trained therapist I found this workshop
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7 Ways to Help Your Anxious Child
When children are afraid about the unknown (new school, new grade, new house, etc), how do you handle it? Do you reassure them and say, “it’ll be okay, don’t worry
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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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A Play Therapy Intervention:
Feelings and Bubbles Blow bubbles and explain that feelings are a lot like bubbles. Some bubbles pop quickly and others last a long time. Some feelings come and go quickly
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The ABC’s of Play Therapy
Review by Sharlene Christensen, CMHC, RPT On May 10th at Weber State University many therapists and graduate students had the opportunity to learn “The ABC’s of Play Therapy” from
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Promoting Attachment through Play Therapy
Review by Heather Stephenson, MS, CMHC
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Emotional Intelligence and Play Therapy
Review by Jeannie Dupont, LCSW Friday, February 22, 2013 Holly Willard presented a workshop entitled, Emotional Intelligence and Play Therapy. The event was well attended with more than 20 people
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Emotional Intelligence and Play Therapy Review
Review by Jeannie Dupont, LCSW On Friday, February 22, 2013 Holly Willard presented a workshop entitled, Emotional Intelligence and Play Therapy. The event was well attended with more than 20
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