Imagine Me Shine: Creative Therapy for Kids

10/02/2024

October is ADHD awareness month. It was set up to raise awareness of not only the difficulties that people have who have a diagnosis of ADHD but also their amazing strengths.

It's a chance to have open conversations about the challenges people may face and end the stigma associated with children and adults with ADHD experience.

In Play Therapy, children with ADHD are accepted as they are, and the therapist works with the child wherever they are developmentally. A child in play therapy feels accepted in the therapy space and is given permission to be their true self.

07/27/2022

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https://www.theravive.com/today/post/how-important-is-childhood-play-in-safeguarding-mental-health-0004847.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1vcBgPN5Osfo1kRrCsQZxUaTfdO78P04H_1XMfPmdxrRPysSXz0edk9GI&fs=e&s=cl

A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychiatry and Human Development looked at the evidence for protective effects of peer play during the early years. “We were hoping to find out whether early play experiences with other children are important for later mental health and wellbeing,” s...

02/10/2022

https://www.facebook.com/BAPT1992/posts/5202452486466381

01/11/2022

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/nancy-farese-potential-space/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1lBuiGZ0d3OXbHDWlbBw2ZH6irT8eCZP2cQs-TjckGhHI8s8fovg8dTzg

From Burkina Faso to Beijing, photographer Nancy Richards Farese traveled the world documenting children at play -- and finding commonalities in how they have fun.

07/12/2021

A great reminder about the dual benefits of playing with your kids (hint: it regulates us as adults as well!)

Parent-child play, when it authentically appeals to the parent, and works for their schedule, can do grown-ups a lot of good.

06/25/2021

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https://howtotellstoriestochildren.com/blog1/storytelling-builds-attachment-heres-the-science-behind-why?fbclid=IwAR0XGS2vvXmkiJDQl7xujEdJGyh5MbSNVc3fyOjQy3eYbR66pNOcxInk_xo

One of the essential messages we share at How to Tell Stories to Children is that storytelling is better understood through the lens of relationship than narrative. Anyone who has told stories to their children (including grandparents, teachers, caregivers, etc.) will recognize that at the end of

06/18/2021

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06/17/2021

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06/17/2021

Meet “Harry Pom-Pom”. How lucky am I to share an office with friends who are snuggly and always ready to PLAY! 💙😬

05/28/2021

A friendly reminder.....💖

02/15/2021

Excellent tips for families trying to interpret, understand, and manage behavior during the pandemic.

“Unable to go to school or participate in activities outside of the home, children have experienced a significant loss."

“Kids cannot always articulate their feelings and are less developed in their ability to problem solve,” says Jacqueline Smith, PsyM, a psychology extern at the Child Study Center. “Their stress can therefore show up as disruptive behavior, noncompliance, and tantrums.”

NYU Langone child psychologists offer tips to help manage conflict with children who have behavioral problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.

02/08/2021

Happy National Play Therapy Week everyone! Want to know more? Check out this short video on why Play Therapy works.

This video introduces and promotes the value of play, play therapy, credentialed play therapists, and membership in the Association for Play Therapy.