Spiral Roots Counseling

02/03/2026

Take a moment and appreciate the snow! Child and teen therapist in Harrisonburg, VA!

02/02/2026

https://www.spiralroots.org/blog/stuck-inside-on-a-snow-day-a-great-time-for-arts-amp-crafts-amp-creativity

Creativity on a Snow Day is not about the art it is about the process. The process of engaging the mind, strengthening fine motor skills, developing problem solving skills, building connections to things and people, and having fun.

02/02/2026

Drum roll for Play Therapy Week!

02/02/2026

01/29/2026

https://www.spiralroots.org/blog/step-out-into-nature-mental-amp-physical-health-benefits-of-playing-outside-on-a-snow-day-amp-11-snow-based-play-ideas-for-children-teens-amp-familie

There is a lot of research on the benefits of being in nature and play. One of the best-known researchers on this topic is Richard Louv. https://richardlouv.com/books H is book Last Child in the Woo ds: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

01/29/2026

Good morning! Morning wisdom from a child and teen therapist in Harrisonburg, VA!

01/28/2026

Noticing cool things on my early morning walk on a snow day! Child and teen therapist Melissa Deaton Cook LPC encourages you to go outside for a short nervous system reset!

01/26/2026

How to prep for a successful "Snow Day" when you have children and teens.

You do not have to love or hate snow, but if you have children and teens you do have to consciously prepare and regulate both your emotional and physical response to a Snow Day. Children with trauma and mental health issues and teens with trauma and mental health issues need even more stability and

01/26/2026

Go outside today. It's good for you! Melissa use nature based theory in counseling with children and teens in Harrisonburg VA

01/25/2026

Happy Snow day! Stay tuned for bloggs about what to do when children and teens are snowed in! Melissa Deaton Cook LPC child and teen therapist in Harrisonburg, VA

01/22/2026

Brave Bart now lives in my office and helps children and teens learn how to feel safe and empowered after experiencing a trauma. Contact Melissa@spiralroots today for child and teen therapy.

01/19/2026

Melissa Deaton Cook LPC provides creative wellness experiences through The Growing Space Dayton, VA. Melissa also provides therapy for children and teens through Spiral Roots LLC, using trauma-informed, expressive arts and nature-based approaches. Contact her today! Spiralroots.org

https://www.whsv.com/2026/01/12/vision-board-event-helps-community-members-set-intentions-new-year/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPbcCtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeacIjmeb08TdUCzQYJG8m9xLMoCITGbNVAn4mSwGwobeKZOXRgkQaGZvXSdg_aem_no6ZpALWS_jQSsh_8PAj3A

Community members set their intentions for the new year at The Growing Space in Dayton during a recent Vision Board event.