Posted by Rene Thomsen Many of the children and teens who come to our counseling office struggle with anxiety and we love to use play therapy and EMDR therapy to help children and teens respond to anxiety. We are all biologically wired to notice and respond to danger and threats in the environment. When we perceive something as dangerous, our ... Continue Reading
What is Play Therapy??
Posted by Emily Scott The Association for Play Therapy defines play therapy as "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development." Are you ... Continue Reading
TBRI Approach: What to do in Challenging Situations with Children
Posted By Rene Thomsen Remember children from “hard places” (i.e. adopted, abused, or ones with attachment issues) often lose their ‘voice’ – and with it, their feeling of safety and trust in adults. Responses to challenging situations with children should be efficient – the response should match the situation. Over-responding to a minor ... Continue Reading