Art for Therapy, LLC

03/09/2024

The art of emotional regulation is co-regulation between a parent and their child

03/01/2024

Co-regulation as a parenting practice is all the buzz

Co-regulating helps kids learn how to handle their emotions as they grow up and those kids are more likely to be resilient, psychologist says.

01/23/2024

Strength or limitation?

Perfectionism can create unnecessary pressure and anxiety.

By teaching children that it's okay to make mistakes and that imperfections are a natural part of life, we empower them to build resilience and a healthier sense of self.

Embracing imperfections lays a foundation for self-acceptance!

Hopefully, these phrases can help you connect to your perfectionist kid and show them that you’re there for them.

11/21/2023

Therapeutic benefits of art making and the creative process

Here are five reasons art and creativity are critical to early child development and my favourite resources to help create your own art space in your home.

11/11/2023

Cannot wait to cultivate therapeutic interventions from this anticipated movie!

Big changes. New emotions. 👀

Check out the brand new poster for Disney and Pixar's , only in theaters June 2024.

11/07/2023

Phrases to cultivate emotional regulation in children

Self-regulation 🩵 in kids refers to their ability to manage and control their emotions, behaviors, and responses to different situations.

Understanding self-regulation is vital for parents because it lays the groundwork for a child's overall well-being and success.

Is your kid or tween struggling with focus?

Save your spot at our FREE One-Day Virtual Summit on November 15th, which will give you actual strategies and tools to help your kids with motivation 💪 go to https://gozen.com/efsummit/

10/18/2023

Wonderful parenting aims that will strengthen family relationships

I became a better parent when I...
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10/04/2023

Even through play, children seek predictability and structure 👧👦

Repost from The Occuplaytional Therapist and from Seed & Sew 💕
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Children love to do things over and over again, and they get so much value out of repetition!
Adults often crave novelty in entertainment -- wanting to watch new movies, read new books, play new games, etc. Conversely, children often crave familiarity in play. (Think of a child who's just learned to tell a joke, so they tell the same joke 30,000 times, expecting you to laugh just as hard every time.)
It helps their brains learn how to figure out what's going to come next. It helps lay the foundations for the ability to explore novelty without just feeling like it's sheer chaos! Adults enjoy novelty because, at the end of the day, they can know exactly what they're going to go home to, and choose what they're going to eat, and how and when and where they're going to go to bed, and what they'll do the next day...they have loads of familiarity to build off of. Kids need time to build up that expectation of familiarity and to learn through repetition first!
[Image description:
An image by Seed and Sew that's titled, "Why do children love to repeat songs, games, books, and other activities?"
It shows a cartoon image of a child jumping rope and says "Your child may want to repeat activities because...
Find comfort in familiarity
Are working to learn a skill
Feel safe and in control when things are predictable
Have fun anticipating what comes next
Crave the structure of routine
Feel proud when they master it"
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08/04/2023

Connection building phrases for parents!

Phrases To Build A Connection With Your Kids!

07/17/2023

Creative breathing ideas for emotional regulation 😤😮‍💨

Inside: A child therapist's favorite ways to help kids learn to take a deep breath, including quick explanations and videos of deep breathing techniques.

02/10/2023

Recent Forbes article featuring Art Therapy, what it is and its benefits

What Is Art Therapy? Types, Benefits And More

10/11/2022

Three words every child needs to hear...Hint: It's not 'I love you'

What can we do every.single.day to make sure what we have spent years teaching actually stays with them as they go out the door?

09/04/2022

Know the differences between IEP accommodations and modifications to better advocate for your child's success in the school setting

Accommodations vs modifications: what's the difference? Plus some common examples of accommodations and modifications

08/29/2022

Parental insight leads to greater understanding and awareness

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3375177972719201&id=1964889273748085

A beautiful reminder of how our wounds, unmet needs, and misconceptions can impact our parenting.

08/21/2022

Relationships at school depend on the development of social skills

Today, we will be learning all about social skills! You'll learn all about good and poor social skills and helpful ways to practice and improve your skills.R...

08/20/2022

The single, most important rule for school mornings:

If your house is anything like mine, the hour or two before school is crucial in determining how the rest of the day will unfold. The rule I keep for myself has been so important for my children.

08/18/2022

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/art-and-medicine-intersect-in-new-york-city-hospitals

It’s one of the largest public art collections in the country and it’s not where you might expect to see it. Artwork in New York hospitals aims to heal patients and healers. Jeffrey Brown continues his occasional look at the intersection of art and health, for our ongoing arts and culture series...

08/06/2022

The ripple effects of the Covid pandemic on children’s mental health has been significant.

08/02/2022

Smart new resource for emergency mental health needs

The Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is now open.