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 […]
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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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meet Clair.
November 13, 2017
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.” […]
October 12, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Sexual abuse is a topic that no one likes to think much about. It elicits feelings of pain, fear, and even anger. And yet in our world today, we cannot […]
October 5, 2017
FILED IN: Kids, Parenting, Relationship
We’ve likely all heard how important it is to have a strong relationship and open communication with our kids. Studies show that teenagers who are close to their parents are […]
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How To Spring Clean Your Soul
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Play Therapy Tools That Bridge Gap
