Our children challenge us to be better people, parents, and community members in a lot of different ways, and one of the challenging experiences a parent can have is having a […]
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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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meet Clair.
November 12, 2018
October 22, 2018
At some point, every growing child struggles with big feelings. Whether they’re worried, scared, frustrated, or angry, they often don’t have the language or coping skills to deal with these […]
June 1, 2018
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Ah, summer. It’s a time of fun in the sun, family vacations, popsicles, and exploring the outdoors. But the truth is that parenting in the summer can be pretty brutal! […]
November 13, 2017
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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