Integrated Play Connections Therapy Center, PLLC.

Integrated Play Connections Therapy Center, PLLC. We support therapists and caregivers with comprehensive play therapy training, supervision, and consultations. Rooted in relationship, Centered on the Child

Supporting children through separation, divorce, and blended family transitions can feel like a lot to hold.These resour...
05/01/2026

Supporting children through separation, divorce, and blended family transitions can feel like a lot to hold.
These resources were created to give you something steady to come back to—
language, guidance, and support that keeps the focus on connection and emotional safety.
We’ve poured a lot into these because we know how much this season matters.
They’re available now (and discounted for a limited time).
https://www.integratedplayconnections.com/resource-library/bundles

April is the Month of the Military Child Military children show incredible strength as they navigate deployment, transit...
04/30/2026

April is the Month of the Military Child
Military children show incredible strength as they navigate deployment, transition, and change. But underneath that resilience are real feelings that deserve space and support.
Child-Centered Play Therapy allows children to express what they may not yet have words for, through the language they know best...play!

There’s a natural pull to try to understand what we’re seeing in the playroom… to piece it together, make it make sense,...
04/30/2026

There’s a natural pull to try to understand what we’re seeing in the playroom… to piece it together, make it make sense, find the “why.”
But so much of this work isn’t about figuring it out.
It’s about being with it.
Children don’t need us to interpret their play in the moment.
They need space to move through it, return to it, and make meaning in their own time.
When we can stay out of the urge to explain, something shifts,
the play deepens, the relationship holds, and the child leads the way.

Trauma-responsive play therapy is not only about interventions—it is also about the therapist’s ability to remain presen...
04/29/2026

Trauma-responsive play therapy is not only about interventions—it is also about the therapist’s ability to remain present, regulated, and relationally grounded in the room.
This 6-hour training explores complex trauma through a Child-Centered Play Therapy lens while integrating neurobiology, nervous system regulation, symbolic play, and ethical clinical practice.
Designed for clinicians who want to strengthen both therapist sustainability and trauma-informed playroom practice.
Presented by Samantha Long, PhD, LPC, RPT, NCC
APT Approved Non-Contact Training • 6 CEs
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-presence-to-playroom-practice-addressing-complex-trauma-through-ccpt-tickets-1985205082843?aff=erelexpmlt

When a child’s play centers around helping or rescuing others, it’s not just “cute” or random, it’s meaningful.In Child...
04/28/2026

When a child’s play centers around helping or rescuing others, it’s not just “cute” or random, it’s meaningful.
In Child-Centered Play Therapy, recurring themes like rescuing, protecting, or caring often reflect a child’s developing sense of safety, empathy, and personal power.
As the therapeutic relationship deepens, these themes can soften and shift, showing growth, internal safety, and a stronger sense of self.
Our role isn’t to interpret or correct, but to stay present, reflect what we see, and trust the process as the child builds confidence, connection, and competence

Parenting can feel really hard sometimes — especially when you’re trying to make sense of big emotions, tricky behaviors...
04/27/2026

Parenting can feel really hard sometimes — especially when you’re trying to make sense of big emotions, tricky behaviors, and your child’s ever-changing needs.
This 6-week Parenting With Intention group is a space to slow down, connect, and learn practical, compassionate ways to support your child’s emotional world while feeling more grounded yourself.
We’ll talk about what’s happening in your child’s brain, how to respond to big feelings, and ways to build connection, regulation, and confidence at home — all in a supportive group with other parents who get it.
Small group
6 weeks
Based on The Whole-Brain Child
Real tools, real support, real connection
If you’re wanting more confidence, clarity, and connection in your parenting, this group is for you.
Message us or email holly@integratedplayconnections.com to join or ask questions.

In Child-Centered Play Therapy, behavior isn’t labeled as “good” or “bad.” It’s communication.When kids test limits, act...
04/24/2026

In Child-Centered Play Therapy, behavior isn’t labeled as “good” or “bad.” It’s communication.
When kids test limits, act out, or show big feelings in the playroom, they aren’t trying to be difficult, they’re showing us what’s going on inside.
Instead of correcting or shutting it down, we slow down, reflect, and set safe limits when needed. That’s what creates safety, trust, and lasting change.
When children feel understood instead of judged, they begin to trust themselves — and that’s where growth really begins.

Big feelings can leave caregivers wondering what to say in the moment.The truth is, children often need connection, calm...
04/23/2026

Big feelings can leave caregivers wondering what to say in the moment.
The truth is, children often need connection, calm, and felt safety more than the “perfect” words. Supportive language can help them feel seen, understood, and steady while they move through hard moments.
We created this free caregiver-friendly guide with simple phrases you can use during meltdowns, frustration, sadness, transitions, and more.

Download it for free in our Caregiver Resource Library:
https://www.integratedplayconnections.com/resource-library

This is something we have been asked for often, and we’ve spent a lot of time thoughtfully creating resources that truly...
04/22/2026

This is something we have been asked for often, and we’ve spent a lot of time thoughtfully creating resources that truly support families navigating separation, divorce, and transitions between homes.
We know these seasons can feel heavy for both children and caregivers. Our hope was to create tools that feel practical, supportive, and developmentally attuned—resources that help you understand what children may be communicating through behavior, support emotional regulation, and navigate hard conversations with care.
Inside this collection, you’ll find guides and tools created with caregivers in mind, while also being helpful for therapists and educators supporting children through family change.
We worked really hard on these, and we’re so excited to finally share them with you. 🤍
Available now in our resource library
https://www.integratedplayconnections.com/resource-library/separation-divorce-support-resources

04/21/2026

Let’s talk about it! 🤍 Cute merch for play therapists, teachers, and people who just get the vibe
The Trust the Play sweatshirt has my heart lately. We’ve got tees, sweatshirts, and other fun things on the website too

A lot of kids get labeled as “defiant” when what’s really happening is much more vulnerable underneath.That doesn’t mean...
04/21/2026

A lot of kids get labeled as “defiant” when what’s really happening is much more vulnerable underneath.
That doesn’t mean we ignore limits or excuse hurtful behavior. It just means we try to look beneath the surface. Kids often push back the hardest when they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, powerless, or misunderstood.
The goal is not to remove boundaries. The goal is to hold them in a way that keeps relationship in the room too.

04/21/2026

Defiance usually isn’t the real problem. It’s often stress, overwhelm, needing connection, or a nervous system that feels maxed out. When we look beneath the behavior, we can respond differently

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9119 Church Street
Manassas, VA
20110

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