Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be a disturbingly distressing mental disorder for any sufferer, but especially for a child who may not know why they feel the way they feel or think the way they think. However, there are multiple therapy...
My Play Therapy Page has posted the May Monthly Wrap-Up! Click here to go to MyPlayTherapyPage.com From the Blog (click here for more informative posts) Thanks to Amy Flaherty for helping us get the sand toys organized. Shelf by shelf she reshaped...
When a child comes into your office and doesn't seem very social, or express themselves verbally all that much, a number of factors could be at play. Whether it's anxiety, depression, or shyness, it's important that you find a way...
Whether anxiety runs in your family or you're simply concerned for the well-being of your child, it's important to know what to look for if you suspect an anxiety disorder. The fact of the matter is that one-third of children...
It’s no exaggeration to suggest that the self-esteem of children with ADHD, over the span of their childhood, experiences a thousand cuts. Even in the presence of well-meaning and supportive adults an individual with ADHD is constantly reminded that...
As far as child therapy products go, sand trays are among the most frequently recommended. In addition, they provide a level of versatility that helps children express themselves in multiple ways. Here's a short look at some of the other...
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) reports that approximately 5% of children in the U.S. have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports double that number. The CDC reported that as of 2011,...
Despite a cultural shift away from traditional playtime, using therapeutic toys is an important practice in the field of child therapy. Child therapy toys can be some of the most useful tools a therapist has to work with their patients,...
Play therapy has been used as a means to help children communicate for almost 70 years, and its continued success is why therapy games and toys are still being used today. And while cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has largely replaced...
