I am a play therapist. All of the work I do comes back to one purpose, and that is helping children overcome challenges and the effects of trauma. As I […]
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Being a therapist means becoming a lilypad—a place of safety where healing can rest and begin again.
clair mellenthin
Hi! I'm Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S. You are in the right place if you prioritize the well being of the children you love, over tradition and the well-intentioned but clearly not working parenting and therapy strategies of the past.
With more than twenty years of clinical experience, authoring six books about play therapy and speaking to therapists around the globe I am here to tell you there is hope!
Join me as we rediscover the joy of connection, healthy relationships and attachment through play! Keep Playing!
You may have seen my work in:
FOX NEWS
CBS
abc 4 utah
fresh living
msn living
reuters
KSL news radio
scholastic
deseret news
psych central
wasatch family therapy
georgia family magazine
meet Clair.
April 30, 2019
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Play Therapy Tips, Uncategorized
April 30, 2019
FILED IN: Family, Parenting, Play Therapy Tips, Relationship
As children, we learn from our parents how to cope with challenges in our lives with their model as our example. A child learns if they have value from the […]
April 30, 2019
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Play Therapy Tips
Families across the globe experience heartache and joy, separations and reunions, loss, and celebrations throughout their lifespan. The manner in which a parent is able to attune to and connect […]
April 9, 2018
FILED IN: Kids, Therapy, TV Appearance
Originally aired: Saturday, March 31, 2018 “Seeking a Path to Safety” is a conversation between KSL’s Amanda Dickson and the leading thinkers from law enforcement, mental health, government and family […]
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