“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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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.
November 18, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
January 2, 2014
Daughters & Mean Girls Licensed counselor Clair Mellentin is here to share with moms how they influence their daughter’s actions. As moms, we are the prime mirror and example to […]
October 16, 2013
FILED IN: Events
A Guide to Working with Traumatized Teens Description: Working with teens can be a tough, challenging job. Adding in trauma, abuse, and neglect in their backgrounds, and workers often feel […]
September 12, 2013
FILED IN: Events
Description: Play therapy is a must while working with young children and families. In this innovative workshop, social workers will learn useful play therapy theory and techniques to begin applying […]
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Play Therapy Tools That Bridge Gap
