I really love teenagers. They are so creative and funny! If you want to have fun and laugh, just spend some time with a teen. The weight of the world has never felt their shoulders. Sometimes though, raising one can be a bit more difficult than just spending a couple hours giggling… but you know this, or you wouldn’t have… Read More
How to Say “No” to Your Tween/Teen (Boundaries)
Boundaries. Teens hear Who You Are more than they hear what you say. They aren’t looking for head knowledge, they want to learn through experience. That means they are siphoning your verbal and non-verbal communication with them and with other people. They are putting it in their gas tank to use later when they are with others or with you. I’d like… Read More
Parents Need Friends
Support/Guidance. Parents NEED Friends. It can be so easy to lose yourself in all your responsibilities as a parent. To run around like a chicken with it’s head cut off, or bury your head in the sand like an ostrich in fear. Both of those analogies really creep up on you as life gets busier and busier, and the next… Read More
Why Play Therapy (Part 4) Therapy for Children
What Issues Are Addressed in Play Therapy? – Play therapy is successful at addressing problems that are interfering with a child’s normal development. A short list for treatment in children may include: Adjustment problems,Temper Tantrums, Aggressive Behaviors, Wetting or soiling is which is unusual for the age, Sleep Disturbances, Anxiety, Worries or Fears, Abuse (physical, sexual or neglect), Domestic Violence… Read More
Why Play Therapy (Part 3) After Child Therapy
“After A Session” – Like any form of therapy, play therapy is confidential. It is essential that the child feel that his/her time with the therapist is private. For this reason, it is important to refrain from asking questions about the session (from the child or the therapist) after child therapy. It is best to allow the child to initiate… Read More
Why Play Therapy (Part 2) Child Therapy
“Just Playing” – Some parents can become frustrated with play therapy, and will find themselves thinking, “they look like they are ‘just playing.’” It is important to remember that although it may appear like “just play” on the outside, hard work is happening inside the session. The therapist is listening to the child’s story by looking for patterns and themes… Read More