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 […]
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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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December 8, 2015
FILED IN: Bereavement, Family
August 27, 2015
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Therapy, TV Appearance
Being a parent is tough business especially when your child is struggling emotionally. Many parents worry about how to know at what point are things “bad enough” to warrant professional […]
August 20, 2014
FILED IN: Ask A Kid Shrink, Family, Kids, Therapy
By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Psych Central, Associate Editor Knowing when a child needs to see a therapist can be tricky. Naturally, young kids don’t have the emotional or communication skills […]
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 […]
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Play Therapy Tools That Bridge Gap
