Feb 3, 2023 | For Counselors, Play Therapy, Therapy, Uncategorized
Often when thinking of play therapy, people mainly think of how it benefits children, but research shows that play therapy can be beneficial for adults too! We got the Garrett Counseling team together to discuss how we utilize play therapy with our adult clients....
Jul 22, 2022 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Uncategorized
In general, parents and caregivers want their children to adhere to rules and learn responsibility while also feeling confident and safe. Many parents have issues with this balance and end up in power struggles with their children. If I allow too much choice, won’t...
Jun 20, 2022 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Teens, Uncategorized
When you think of play therapy, you may picture certain activities with kids such as coloring or drawing, playing board games, or running around outside. When you picture these things, you may ask if play therapy can benefit teens. While those things you pictured in...
Jun 15, 2022 | Play Therapy, Uncategorized
Counselor Rachel created this video to discuss “Sandtray 101”. In this video she shares what sandtray therapy us and how it can help with healing. A transcript of this video is available below. Video Transcription: Hi everyone. This is Counselor Rachel...
Feb 4, 2022 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Teens, Uncategorized
Coming to therapy is hard. Being able to identify and name thoughts and feelings is even harder. As a society, expression of thoughts and feelings is not always openly received or accepted. We worry about how what we say or do will be judged by others and if anyone...
Jan 19, 2022 | Children, Couples, Divorce, Parenting, Play Therapy, Uncategorized
The aftershocks of divorce can be intense. Whether you thought you wanted the divorce or never wanted it, the reality is, it will affect you. The good news is that what you are feeling doesn’t have to be permanent. It is possible to overcome divorce trauma. What is...
Jan 12, 2022 | Children, Play Therapy, Uncategorized
Even though your child is able to speak words, their minds are not yet capable of conveying feelings and emotions like an older child or an adult can. Research has shown that play therapy for PTSD and other mental health issues is a very effective method of...
Aug 31, 2021 | Children, Parenting, Play Therapy, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
Kids love to play. They may not love to talk to an adult about what has traumatized them. That’s where play therapy comes in. Play therapy for trauma is an effective method of therapy to help children deal with their healing. While your child plays, our therapist...
Aug 4, 2021 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Teens, Uncategorized
When left to their own devices, children act out their innermost feelings and emotions through creative play and is well-known as a method of counseling for young children. Surprisingly to many, adolescents play therapy is still quite effective. As children grow into...
Jul 26, 2021 | Play Therapy, Uncategorized
The thought of taking your child to a counselor can be a bit scary. Play therapy is a unique approach that our skilled experts use to interact with your child. This method utilizes the natural abilities your child has in expressing themselves to resolve conflict...
Dec 19, 2017 | Family, Parenting, Play Therapy, Teens, Uncategorized
Connecting with adolescents and building a therapeutic alliance can be daunting for even a seasoned therapist. How can trust be established and a relationship built when an adolescent is reluctant to engage with a therapist? Play therapy is the answer! Play gives us...
Dec 19, 2017 | Children, Parenting, Play Therapy, Uncategorized
Do you ever wonder if the behaviors you see in your preschooler are normal or a cause for concern? Do you sometimes question your parenting strategies and wonder if there’s a better way to respond to your child? As three to five year olds become more independent...
