Christian Bellissimo, Play Therapist

03/08/2026

Poll: Is Quincy a therapy dog reject? He is now barking at parents in the waiting room who sit in “his” chair, forcing them to move! 😂

02/20/2026

Editing my manuscript. Quincy is supervising.

02/13/2026

Haven’t been feeling well. Made my favorite Italian comfort food with a spin- pastina with egg, parmigiana, and crispy pancetta. Carbonara!

02/07/2026

Spent the week presenting for Lancaster School District, located east of Hollywood, CA and a Keynote for San Antonio Independent School District. The administration and staff for both were so welcoming and engaged. The weather was a beautiful 80+ degrees and I had the best ribs ever! Now back to windy and cold Sea Bright, NJ!

01/25/2026

Quincy loving the snow!

01/22/2026

12/25/2025

Quincy is looking for seasonal employment. Happy Holidays!

12/24/2025

After many months and countless hours of writing, revising, and reflecting, my book proposal is finally complete. It weaves my experiences as a play therapist in private practice and school settings, and includes sixteen stories drawn from real moments of connection, resilience, and repair- along with one deeply personal story about losing my parents. At its heart, this work carries a powerful message: relationships are the foundation for healing, growth, and learning. I’m grateful for every child, family, and teacher who helped shape these pages- and I’m hopeful it inspires early childhood educators to be steady and kind influences in their young students lives.

11/27/2025

Final work trip of 2025. Looking forward to continuing to work with PA Head Start in 2026. Two programs welcomed Quincy during our PD sessions. Thank you!