Attuned Austin Therapy Services, PLLC

06/24/2022

Happy Pride Month from AATS!

Fundamental to our mission of facilitating change through attuned relationships is creating the felt sense of safety and acceptance for everyone we work with at AATS. We understand that culturally responsive and affirming care can often be life saving care, and will continue to advocate for our client’s individual and collective experiences of identity - both in and out of the therapy room.

We are honored to be recognized by The Welcoming Project as a welcoming place in TX!

Attuned Austin Therapy Services, PLLC is a Welcoming Place in TX!

02/11/2022

In honor of National Play Therapy Week and Black History Month we would like to share this wonderful resource for inclusive representation in the play room. We hope you all find some time to play this weekend!

The Black Toy Store is your online destination for hand-picked, curated children’s toys, games, books, and gifts that reflect the beauty and diversity of the African diaspora…….

02/07/2022

Happy National Play Therapy Week! Please celebrate with us February 6th-12th by watching and sharing this video about why we love play therapy!

This video introduces and promotes the value of play, play therapy, credentialed play therapists, and membership in the Association for Play Therapy.

09/21/2021

It's so hard not to just praise a finished product, but praising the effort and asking questions to start a conversation about the child's work does wonders for building self-esteem!

No matter how you go about it, talking to your kids about their art is important. Building connections through artmaking is natural. Connecting with your kids and talking to them about their creativity is the perfect way to show you care! You can download this free resource here: https://bit.ly/3mT68fN

08/27/2021

Does setting limits seem to constantly end in tears and frustration (on both ends)? Figuring out how to shift out of the power struggle dynamic can be tough, but the 5 Rs of Consequences can help. Check it out below:

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08/20/2021

The first week of school is hard on everyone! Dealing with some separation anxiety in the mornings? Try reading The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, and giving your child a Kissing Hand to feel connected with you all day long! Check out this article from Childmind.org for more info:
https://childmind.org/article/what-is-separation-anxiety/

Separation anxiety is not just something that happens to toddlers who cling to their moms. What it looks like in older children and how it's treated.

08/20/2021

There is a great new resource in South Austin for families of Neurodiverse children! Holly McGowan Barajas works with families to offer in-home support and school advocacy to help them figure out the best way to meet the needs of neurodiverse children. More info here:

Our children see, hear, and react to the world in different ways. My goal is to help you understand your child’s behavior and create positive changes that will fit for your family.

07/19/2021

07/19/2021