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 […]
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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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August 20, 2014
FILED IN: Ask A Kid Shrink, Family, Kids, Therapy
February 2, 2014
FILED IN: Play Therapy Tips
Play is a fun, enjoyable activity that is the natural way in which children learn about and explore the world around them. It elevates our spirits and brightens our outlook […]
November 26, 2013
FILED IN: Ask A Kid Shrink
Ask A Kid Shrink How much should wecontrol playtime as parents/teachers. I saw that several ‘old’ games have been banned in schools like ‘dodgeball’. What is your take on this? […]
October 16, 2013
FILED IN: Events
A Guide to Working with Traumatized Teens Description: Working with teens can be a tough, challenging job. Adding in trauma, abuse, and neglect in their backgrounds, and workers often feel […]
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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
