Common Reactions to Trauma or Stress
Common Child and Teen Reactions to Trauma or Stress There are many ways a child or teen may behave, think, or act following a stressful event or trauma. Some children…
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How Trauma is like Breaking a Leg
It takes strength and courage to tackle pain- both physical AND mental. ThePlayTherapist.com Tweet We need to start taking mental health injuries more seriously. How trauma is like breaking a…
4 Types of Dysfunctional Family Roles
Some families are comprised of roles that can serve a purpose, but also be dysfunctional. The more enmeshed the family member is in the role, the harder it is to…
Mindfulness- What it is, and How to Incorporate it into your Daily Routine
Lost in thought, overwhelmed with anxiety? Pull yourself out of the trenches with Mindfulness practices! What Really is Mindfulness? Everywhere you look you see the word “mindfulness”. So much so,…
How to talk to your child about abuse
Tips for How to Answer When Your Child Starts Processing the Abuse. Trauma in a family brings a flooding of confusing and intense emotions into the home. Some days these…
Bringing a child to Play Therapy: A Parent’s Guide to Play Therapy
From selecting a therapist to termination: A Guide for Parents Navigating Play Therapy. In This Article: Why Play Therapy? Behavioral Signs of Trauma The Intake Session Preparing Your Child for…
The Process of Therapy for Children Who Have Been Abused
The Process of Therapy with Sexually Abused Children- a Resource for Professionals and Caregivers In This Article: The Beginning Stages of Therapy The Processing Phase The Resolution Child Abuse…