Ways to Help in Newtown

Many people have asked for ways to help in Newtown. There are several play therapists, in conjunction with counselors in the Newtown area, who are assembling toy kits and sandtray kits for classrooms.

The kits will have prompts for classroom usage, and teachers will have consultation and support around these activities as well.

If you'd like to be a part of this team effort to help the children of Newtown you can make a monetary donation to help purchase the needed supplies. Simply click on the link below to make a payment via PayPal.

Chip In: Newtown, CT Play Therapy Kits

New Uses for Old Binders

Have some old three ring binders laying around? Turn them into doll houses and puppet stages.

Feelings Toss

Grab some ping pong balls, a marker and cups and create a Feelings Toss game.

2013 Play Therapy Training Schedule

If you're looking for play therapy training we have several workshops scheduled for 2013 on a variety of topics. Here are two upcoming trainings you may be interested in attending.

Anxiety is a common problem for many children. Whether the anxiety arises from genetic factors or environmental conditions children need to find a way to face the anxiety and master it.  Play Therapy with Anxious Children will examine the symptoms of anxiety and how it impacts children. We will explore play therapy interventions as a way of teaching children how to manage anxiety producing situations. The parent's role in the play therapy process will also be discussed. 

Play Therapy with Families will focus on integrating play into family therapy. The unique challenges and opportunities of working with families will be discussed. Activities and games to use in family play therapy will be presented. 

There are several more training options listed between January and June 2013. Go to STL Play Therapy for more information and to register.

What Do Feelings Sound Like?

As a play therapist I use toys and other materials to help children find ways of expressing emotions and the intensity of those emotions. You can use maracas and bells as tools to encourage children to share what their feelings sound like.

We're One of the Top 100 Counseling Resources on the Web

We are proud to announce that our blog has been selected as one of the Top 100 Counseling Resources on the Web by Masters in Counseling Information Guide. We're honored to be listed in the category of School and Children's Counseling.

Ornaments to Commemorate a Loved One

Grieving children can benefit from creating a visual that helps them remember and commemorate the person they lost. This idea for an ornament is easy to make and can be tailored to meet the specific beliefs of the child.