I recently saw a meme that said, “All dogs are therapy dogs, some just get commission”. This is true! A family dog has the potential to teach you about love, patience, responsibility, and emotional regulation. Have you ever considered that your dog could be a therapy dog, too? Dogs are typically are aware of their own nervous systems, something us...[ read more ]
It is hard as a caregiver to observe your child struggling with challenging behaviors, overwhelming emotions, or respond to experiences that feel too big for them to handle. Maybe you feel so isolated, worried, or concerned about what others might think that you have sat in silence wondering what your child is experiencing is typical and something they will just...[ read more ]
The holiday’s can be somewhat of a double edge sword. There is the joy and excitement of the season: spending time with friends, family, engaging in time honored traditions, and having some additional time off. There is also the stress and rush of extra things on the to do lists, extra money being spent, feeling pressured to say “yes” to...[ read more ]
Here at Play Therapy i.n.c. we are passionate about educating the community about different interventions that are based in neuro science to help children and families heal and reach their greatest potential. There are lots of interventions used by professionals out there and EMDR is one we stand behind. What is EMDR? EMDR stand for: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...[ read more ]
Change, change, change….. We are making a lot of changes around here at Play Therapy i.n.c. and we are excited to share our news with you. We are growing and expanding. We have added 2 new therapists to our team, welcome Lauren Fishbien, RP and Matt Canale, RP. Plus, we have moved to a new suite here at 8 W....[ read more ]
As a parent you are doing your best to support your child’s growth and development. I think one of the most challenging areas to support is my children’s social emotional development which is part of the larger foundation for their mental health and wellness. Too often the conversation about mental health is after there is already signs of a problem,...[ read more ]
It was an early June morning and I was folding what felt like the 100th load of laundry since summer vacation had started. I had been holding on to my anger, frustration, and overwhelm about managing the majority of household tasks for too long. Maybe the Outdoor Fresh Bounce dryer sheets really had gone to my head but there in the...[ read more ]
Have you ever heard someone say “Oh, don’t worry, she’s too young, she won’t remember”? I’m guessing at some point during your life you have heard someone say it, or maybe you have said it yourself. Well, you can now hang up this saying and place it with the other old wives’ tales that we once told. We live in...[ read more ]
November is a month dedicated to giving thanks. As parents, it is easy to get stuck in the monotonous routines of school, homework, making dinner, doing laundry, afterschool activities, and the list goes on. Sometimes we forget to pause and reflect on the everyday ordinary moments. When our kids have meltdowns we often become frustrated, annoyed and sometimes we are...[ read more ]
The holiday season is in full gear and staying present can be a challenge. For most families, this time of year typically means extra time with family and friends, extra sugar intake, extra money spent, and extra items on the to do list… the result? Extra stress. This is especially true for blended families – specifically the children who are...[ read more ]
