“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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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.
November 18, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
October 27, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and since bullying has been a trending topic of conversation for the last few years, I wanted to give my take on it (and perhaps even […]
August 30, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
One of the hardest things about parenting is watching our children grow up and leave the nest- even though this is what we have been working towards and for since […]
August 26, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Recently, I had a mother ask me how to help her daughter appropriately respond when she saw a little boy with special needs. This is a great question! Children don’t always know […]
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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 Tools That Bridge Gap
