Resilience is one of those traits that doesn’t always come naturally for kids but is absolutely crucial to their emotional development. Being able to cope with and bounce back from […]
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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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meet Clair.
March 9, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
March 4, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Getting children to go to therapy can be a real challenge for some parents. Not only does a son or daughter need some extra help in dealing with his/her emotions, […]
November 18, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
“Public shaming as a blood sport has got to stop.” How many of us have experienced the feelings of shame and humiliation at some point in our lives? How many […]
May 26, 2016
FILED IN: Bullying, Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, Therapy, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
Some people feel uncomfortable with the idea of therapy. It’s sort of odd to sit in a chair and tell all your problems to a stranger, right? Now imagine you’re […]
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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
