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.” […]
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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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October 19, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
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 […]
September 29, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Teen suicide is a tragic topic that seems to be everywhere these days. From shows like “13 Reasons Why” to stories we read about on the news about young men […]
July 12, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
The Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” is all the rage these days; everyone seems intrigued by this show exploring the aftermath of a teenage girl’s suicide. Locally, at the end […]
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