Creative Psychological Health Services

05/17/2026

We had a wonderful Children’s Mental Health Matters community event on this beautiful day! 💚

05/17/2026

We had a wonderful Children’s Mental Health Matters event on this beautiful day. 💚

05/15/2026

What if broken toys actually belong in your playroom? 🎠 Have you ever picked up a broken toy in your playroom and wondered:

Do I throw this away… or keep it?

It’s a common question—especially when more toys start to wear down or fall apart.

But what if broken toys actually belong in your playroom?

I want to offer you a different way of seeing them:

✨ Broken toys can be meaningful.

To a child, a toy isn’t just a toy. It can become a reflection of their inner world.

And there are some children who are naturally drawn to the toy that’s imperfect—the car missing a wheel, the doll that’s worn, the airplane with the bent wing.

And often, those toys reflect something deeper.

Feelings like:

🔹 “I’m not good enough”

🔹 “Something is wrong with me”

🔹 “Am I broken?”

🔹 “Will I be thrown away?”

And in the safety of the playroom, those feelings can be explored gently at the child's pace and without needing words.

That’s the power of broken toys.

But there’s also an important balance.

✨ Not everything should be broken.

If every toy is damaged, we lose the opportunity for a child to experience something whole… something complete.

So it’s not about keeping everything—or throwing everything away.

It’s about being intentional.

When you find a broken toy, pause and ask:

Could this still serve a purpose?

Could it help a child express something they’re holding inside?

Because sometimes, that imperfect toy is exactly what’s needed.

✨ Broken toys still have value.
✨ They are still worthy.

And in many ways, they help children feel that they are, too.

So maybe… keep a few.

Much love on the journey

Lisa 💜

05/13/2026

We are hosting a free Children's Mental Health Matters community event at the Catonsville office courtyard this Sunday, May 17th from 12-2pm. Hope to see you there!

05/09/2026

We are closing out Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week sharing more about the benefit of play therapy. It is a developmentally aligned method of therapy that supports children through their natural mode of communication - PLAY! Make time to play with your child(ren)!

05/09/2026

Spreading awareness for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week! How can you tell your child(ren) are struggling? Here are some signs to keep in mind.

05/08/2026

On Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day we wear green! 💚 We are passionate about raising awareness, reducing stigma, and nurturing lil growing brains every day.

05/07/2026

Happy Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day! 💚

05/06/2026

Wear green tomorrow 💚 Happy Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!

05/05/2026