At some point, every growing child struggles with big feelings. Whether they’re worried, scared, frustrated, or angry, they often don’t have the language or coping skills to deal with these […]
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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!
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October 22, 2018
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 […]
January 7, 2018
It’s easy to assume that children playing is just a fun way for them to pass the time, but there is actually a great deal of social, emotional, and neurological […]
October 23, 2017
FILED IN: Relationship, Therapy
In a world of #MeToo’s when is enough going to be enough? When do we as a society- as a community- do more than offer condolences to victims […]
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How To Connect and Communicate With Your Teen
The Benefits of Sensory play
How To Spring Clean Your Soul
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play therapy
Play Therapy Tools That Bridge Gap
