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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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
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
November 5, 2018
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Uncategorized
Many families require that their children go to daycare due to financial and employment issues, as well when it is a personal choice in raising their children. Finding the right […]
July 17, 2017
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Social media is here to stay in a big, BIG way. It can be so fun to keep in touch with friends and family through pictures and posts, but surfing […]
November 18, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
“Public shaming as a blood sport has got to stop.” How many of us have experienced the feelings of shame and humiliation at some point in our lives? How many […]
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