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Understanding Play Therapy: Game Play in the Therapeutic Space
What does playing a game in session have to do with therapy? The games in Play Therapy playrooms are selected purposefully. Many of the games you may already have at home target social skills, emotional regulation , and concentration. Here are some examples of the...
20 Coping Skills for Middle and High School Students
As part of our coping skills series blog posts, let's explore what's happening for teens and how to support them with coping at different ages. Middle and high school students face unique challenges as they transition from childhood to adolescence and prepare for adulthood. They...
Understanding Coping Skills: When and How to Introduce Them to Children and Teens
Welcome to our blog series on coping skills! When we talk about "taking care of our feelings," we usually mean allowing ourselves to feel our feelings and utilizing some method to tolerate the distress we feel for the time we're feeling it. So... What is...
Navigating the Back-to-School Transition: Understanding Your Child's Behavior and How Therapy Can Help
As summer winds down and the school year approaches, many parents experience excitement at the shift away from summer schedule nuttiness. For children, however, this transition can bring a wide range of emotions and behaviors. The Impact of Predictable Schedules on Behavior Returning to school...