Trauma can deeply affect a child’s emotional, social, and psychological development. Children who experience abuse, neglect, bullying, grief, divorce, accidents, or other traumatic events...
Since the 1930s, play therapy has been used to help clients deal with mental, physical, and emotional disorders. In-play therapy, play therapists use well-structured games and activities...
Children experience many emotions as they grow, including happiness, fear, sadness, frustration, anxiety, and anger. However, unlike adults, children often struggle to express complex emotions...
Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) play a critical role in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges. As the...
For professionals working in relational and systemic therapy, continuing education is more than a requirement—it’s a necessity for growth, relevance, and excellence. If you’re a licensed...
While grief is a common reason clients seek therapy, what happens when the therapist is grieving, too? Grief isn’t a professional risk—it’s a human reality. Therapists grieve, too. And they...
Why do boundaries matter in play therapy? The art of setting limits in child-centered play therapy (CCPT) is much more than a disciplinary measure; it's a fundamental component that supports a...
In the world of play therapy, it’s common for clinicians to accumulate a long list of trainings. Over time, many therapists find themselves certified in multiple modalities, fluent in various...
Different disciplines come up with explanations for human behaviors in many fields of study to better understand or help clients. These explanations, or theories, are crucial for social workers...
