Tammi's New Play Therapy & Sandtray Page

05/04/2026

We had quite a busy weekend and ended it with the Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival. The children had so much fun spinning the wheel, creating a greatness garden and hopscotch behind us with a special silly dance. We met so many wonderful people and are proud to be a part of the community.

05/01/2026

04/28/2026

We have a busy weekend of play and creativity in Chestnut Hill. First Friday will be a playful magical event at our Chestnut Hill location from 5 PM to 7 PM. Adults and children are welcome. Stop by our booth on Sunday at The Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival to plant sunflowers and make greatness flowers!

04/27/2026

Come join us First Friday in Chestnut Hill�May 1 | 5–7pm. Stop by, make a fairy terrarium, and spend some time creating together. Adults and children welcome.

04/19/2026

You asked… and it’s finally here 💛
I’ve had so many people reach out about my sandtray trainings, and I’m so excited to finally have one back on the calendar.
These trainings truly bring me so much joy and there’s nothing like holding space with clinicians who are curious, open, and wanting to deepen their work with children.
✨ Early Bird is now open (save $50)
📅 June 11–12, 2026
💻 Online
🎓 12 hours APT credit + 12 hours WASTP credit
I would love to have you there!! https://www.mainlineplaytherapy.com/store-mainline-play-therapy-chestnut-hill-pa/p/integrating-sandtray-play-therapy-into-your-clinical-practice-early-bird-9kjl8
expressivetherapy

04/14/2026

This song was inspired by The Loving Stop Sign—a reminder that how we pause matters.

For many children (and adults), especially those who experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), even gentle correction can feel like rejection.

A loud “stop” can create shame.
But a loving pause creates connection.

When we stay close, hold space, and lead with presence…
we help regulate the nervous system—both theirs and ours.
# rejectionsensitivitydysphoria

This song was inspired by my book The Loving Stop Sign, a gentle reminder that how we pause with children matters.The metaphor of the Lo...

04/08/2026

I like to break tantrums down into 3 categories. Understanding your child’s big behaviors is important since all behaviors are a clue to something deeper that may be going on.

04/05/2026

I wrote this poem many years ago, and my dear friend John Burr later brought it to life through music. This video was created to reflect my deep love for play therapy and the healing power of play.

Through play, children express what words often cannot—sharing their fears, their stories, and their inner worlds. In a safe and attuned space, healing begins through connection, imagination, and being truly seen.

My hope is that this video can be shared and serve as added resource for parents, caregivers, and professionals,offering a window into the beauty of this work.

This video captures a glimpse into the magic of the playroom 💛I wrote this poem many years ago, and my dear friend John Burr later brought it to life throug...