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 […]
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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.
August 30, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
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 […]
July 22, 2016
Childhood obesity is a problem that has received national attention in the past few years; the statistics vary a bit from year to year, but according to the State of Obesity’s […]
June 29, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, TV Appearance
Disciplining kids is one of the most difficult things about being a parent. It’s uncomfortable; no one likes to be mean or have to punish their children when they get […]
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Play Therapy Tools That Bridge Gap
