A collection of resources and blogs for parents, caretakers, relationships, and families.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…