Elements Family Therapy and Play Therapy Center

01/03/2020

08/22/2019

We are excited to welcome Bailey Peterson, MSW to Elements! She is currently scheduling new intakes for individuals, families and children with Medicaid insurance (Iowa Total Care or Amerigroup). Call 319-385-1665 to schedule with Bailey.

03/16/2019

Here's how trauma impacts your body.

05/09/2018

Five Steps of Emotion Coaching:

Step 1: Be aware of your child's emotions.
Step 2: Recognize emotion as an opportunity for connection or teaching.
Step 3: Help your child verbally label emotions.
Step 4: Communicate empathy and understanding.
Step 5: Set limits and problem solve.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/2pArP5N

03/01/2018

When you feel anxious: go outside, ask for help, create something, drink water, write about how you feel, take a deep breath, listen to music, stay present, or find a positive distraction.

(Image via Positively Present)