A fun, festive craft activity to discuss and celebrate the things we are thankful for and wishes money can't buy. Materials Poster Paper (thick watercolor paper works great) Construction Paper…
If you work with kids, chances are you’ve heard of the video game, Fortnite. Fortnite has gotten a lot of backlash due to its addictive nature, and the aggression and…
This activity can be used to discuss protective factors, resiliency, and self-esteem (finding beauty in the imperfections). By using a shell as a symbol of the body, nature can be…
How to work with the child client and others to help gain control over anxiety. Keep your own anxiety in check Sometimes when confronted with a highly anxious child client,…
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…
This "Color Your Feelings" activity can be used with children, adolescents, and even adults during any stage of therapy. This activity offers a visual approach to discussing internal feelings, which often conflict…
[bctt tweet="Self-care is never a selfish act- it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others. -Parker…
Using Jenga in Play Therapy for rapport-buildingWhy use Jenga?Jenga is a popular rapport-building game in Play Therapy. Jenga can be used with ages 6 and up. In therapy, Jenga can…
Reaching the inner child in every adult “It is utterly wonderful work because it brings an enormous depth to the process. Often, when talking, we only see the ‘now’ while…
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…