Acorn and Oak Counseling

Acorn and Oak Counseling Shanna Conner, LMFT, NCC

Certified Professional Play Therapist

"Where kids grow roots through play.”

Is it ADHD or trauma? Kids who've been adopted are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their peers. It's importan...
04/13/2026

Is it ADHD or trauma? Kids who've been adopted are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their peers. It's important to understand the differences and get the support you and your family need.

When kids have behavior and attention issues the first explanation that comes to mind is often ADHD. But exposure to trauma can also cause symptoms that look like ADHD. And trauma is often overlooked when kids are misdiagnosed with ADHD.

Did you know that adoptees are at a higher risk for ADHD diagnosis than their peers? ADHD and trauma symptoms can be tri...
04/09/2026

Did you know that adoptees are at a higher risk for ADHD diagnosis than their peers? ADHD and trauma symptoms can be tricky to separate. It's important to identify the differences and find the right support.

Adoptees’ higher ADHD rates reflect genetic, prenatal, and social factors, highlighting the need for trauma-informed, adoption-competent care and systemic equity.

"Child Centered Play Therapy is supported by almost 80 years of research on its effectiveness..." Ray and Landreth, www....
04/07/2026

"Child Centered Play Therapy is supported by almost 80 years of research on its effectiveness..." Ray and Landreth, www.a4pt.org / September 2019 / Play Therapy, 14(3), 18-19

The Association for Play Therapy (APT) is a national professional society established in 1982 to foster contact among mental health professionals interested in exploring and, when developmentally appropriate, applying the therapeutic power of play to communicate with and treat clients, particularly....

03/19/2026

Acorns don’t grow into oak trees overnight, and where it’s planted can make a big difference. 🌳

03/15/2026

Give this a listen if you’re curious about the neuroscience of play therapy!

02/11/2026

I just bought The Amazing Generation by Catherine Anne Price and Jonathon Haidt. It's a graphic novel about the neuroscience behind how our phones and social media effect our brain. My 13 year old LOVES it....and it's helping him understand our decisions around his phone/social media usage. Highly recommend, especially if you already read The Anxious Generation.

02/04/2026

Creating connection with your full and undivided attention:

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01/15/2026

Being seen is EVERYTHING. ❤️

01/15/2026

Sometimes it's the small things that can make a big impact:

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6335 Constitution Drive
Fort Wayne, IN
46804

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Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm

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+12605081849

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