Childhood obesity is a problem that has received national attention in the past few years; the statistics vary a bit from year to year, but according to the State of Obesity’s […]
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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:
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CBS
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fresh living
msn living
reuters
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scholastic
deseret news
psych central
wasatch family therapy
georgia family magazine
meet Clair.
July 22, 2016
May 26, 2016
FILED IN: Bullying, Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, Therapy, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
Some people feel uncomfortable with the idea of therapy. It’s sort of odd to sit in a chair and tell all your problems to a stranger, right? Now imagine you’re […]
February 17, 2016
FILED IN: Bullying, Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, TV Appearance
Navigating the parenting world is tough business! Once we learn as parents that we can’t wrap our kids up in bubble wrap and protect them from hurt and disappointment, we […]
April 18, 2015
FILED IN: Bullying, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
Cyberbullying is a growing cause of concern with our teens and how they relate to one another. So many hide behind their screens and write things and comments they would […]
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