Kids as young as 3 years old can have Major Depression and it can impact brain development as well as affect emotional regulation, concentration and focus. Play therapy is […]
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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!
You may have seen my work in:
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meet Clair.
February 3, 2016
FILED IN: Kids, Parenting, Therapy, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
December 8, 2015
FILED IN: Bereavement, Family
Most of us struggle in knowing how to give comfort to an adult who is experiencing a loss or death of a loved one, let alone a child. We often struggle […]
December 7, 2015
FILED IN: Family
I was lucky enough to be featured on Dr. Christina Hibbert’s podcast Motherhood a few weeks ago. We spent an hour talking about the importance of Moms […]
August 30, 2015
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Marriage, Parenting, Relationship, Therapy, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
Ever wonder how being a middle child sets you up for certain personality traits or wondered how it is that the baby in the family gets away with anything and […]
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Play Therapy Tools That Bridge Gap
