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 […]
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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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November 5, 2018
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Uncategorized
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 […]
November 13, 2017
As a registered play therapist, it’s no surprise that I talk a lot about how important play is for children: it helps them explore their world, develop socially, and process […]
October 19, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Divorce is an extremely difficult thing for a family to experience. No one walks down the aisle on their wedding day, thinking, “In 10 years, we will be getting a divorce.” […]
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Play Therapy Tools That Bridge Gap
