Tag Archives: play therapy

Books to Help Children Understand Divorce

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Laura

Here’s a list of books for kids about divorce.  I use these in play therapy and recommend them to parents when the family is going through a divorce.  If you have some to add, please leave a comment below! The … Continue reading →

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Using Water Beads in Play Therapy

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Laura

When I entered into the blogging world in the summer of 2011 I was first introduced to the world of water beads.  An amazing substance of gel-like beads that grow or shrink depending how much water they are with … … Continue reading →

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Utilizing the Books of Julia Donaldson as Parenting and Therapeutic Resources

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Laura

One of the things I have really enjoyed about being part of the Virtual Book Club for Kids is finding authors I haven’t read before and discovering how I can incorporate sharing these books with the kids I work with … Continue reading →

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“When I was younger I tried …” FTSF #4

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Laura

This post is written in response to the “Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF #4) hosted by Janine @ Janine’s Confessions of a Mommyaholic and Kate @ Can I Get Another Bottle of Whine with My Morning Quiet Time.  I plan to “finish the sentence” … Continue reading →

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Why Kids Should Play with Baby Dolls (yes, even boys!) – a collaborative post with Mama OT and Playing with Words 365

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Laura

I’m very excited to share that I have a collaborative post up today over at Mama OT!  Christie (Mama OT) who is a pediatric Occupational Therapist, Katie (Playing with Words 365) who is a speech therapist, and I wrote about … Continue reading →

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PlayDrMom’s Favorite books to help Kids Build Self-Esteem

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Laura

Spoon, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal … Is a nice way to talk to children about jealousy and, in turn, being thankful for our own uniqueness and personal gifts.  Check out this great activity from Coffee Cups and Crayons. Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes … Continue reading →

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Utilizing the books of Amy Krouse Rosenthal as Parenting & Therapeutic resources

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Laura

I wasn’t familiar with the Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s books before exploring her work during the Virtual Book Club for Kids this month.  After reading through every title by her that I could get at my public library I recognized that … Continue reading →

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Playful Activities to Help Kids Learn about Feelings

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Laura

I feel that one of my most important tasks as a play therapist (and a mom) is to help children understand, cope with, and express their feelings.  In my 13 years of working therapeutically with children I have come across … Continue reading →

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Dot Art in Play Therapy

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Laura

This is a piece of cardboard that is hung above the couch in my play therapy room.  It started as a plain, white piece of cardboard.  But slowly it is developing into a piece of art.  I am using it … Continue reading →

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Using Spin Art in Play Therapy

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Laura

SPIN ART and PLAY THERAPY are two of my favorite things.  I was so happy when I started using spin art in session and realized what a great technique it could be therapeutically.  Originally I just thought my own kids … Continue reading →

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