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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clair mellenthin
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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reuters
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scholastic
deseret news
psych central
wasatch family therapy
georgia family magazine
meet Clair.
November 13, 2017
May 19, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, TV Appearance
Do you remember playing outside when you were little? In past generations, it wasn’t uncommon for a mom to send her kids out the door and tell them to return […]
December 7, 2015
FILED IN: Family
I was lucky enough to be featured on Dr. Christina Hibbert’s podcast Motherhood a few weeks ago. We spent an hour talking about the importance of Moms […]
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