A Brighter Future Counseling

31/07/2025

So excited and honored to join the NJ APT Board and work to advance play therapy training, education and services in NJ!

09/07/2025

When you get new hats for work you must try them on first!

19/04/2025

Thank you Utah APT for your wonderful words of support. I stand with you!

With love, The Utah Association for Play Therapy Board.

17/04/2025

Please take a minute to take my survey and let me know the biggest challenges you are facing as a parent?

28/02/2025

New Newsletter post is going out tomorrow! I hope you all enjoy it and the free resources it comes with! If you haven't yet signed up now is your chance.

This newsletter is your go-to resource for brain-based strategies to navigate and understand children's behaviors and create calm and connected environments where children thrive. Whether you are a caregiver or educator this newsletter will provide you with practical strategies to help the children....

24/02/2025

This Morning Check-In is for all my educators out there! Start the mornings in the classroom off right by checking in with student's! Get your FREE download here!!!!

As a teacher/educator you are sometime the only escape some kids have from a difficult life outside your classroom. This form helps to encourage open discussions and provide a safe space for sharing. You can help your student’s by asking them to honestly reflect their feelings and using your open ...

24/02/2025

Check out my FREE feelings check-in form! Feelings check-in’s are extremely helpful for children so they can begin to recognize, express and regulate their emotions. Get your free download today!!!

Feelings check-in’s are extremely helpful for children so they can begin to recognize, express and regulate their emotions. Our feelings check-in chart is a great tool to help strengthen your relationship with your child, interrupt a cycle of reactivity, improve physical and mental well-being, bet...

06/02/2025

Want to advocate for play therapy? Here’s how….

05/02/2025

🌟 Shoutout to all the amazing Play Therapists! 🌟 Your dedication, patience, and creativity make a world of difference in the lives of children. Because of you kids find hope, healing, and happiness! 🧩 ❤️ If you know a play therapist tag them below to show your appreciation!

04/02/2025

🛝 Play isn’t just fun - it’s Healing! 🛝 This , let’s recognize the transformative power of play! 🎭❤️ What’s your favorite childhood game? Let’s reminisce in the comments! 👇

03/02/2025

Play is a child’s natural language, and play therapy helps children express emotions, process experiences, and develop coping skills - all through the power of play! This week, we celebrate the impact of play therapy in supporting children’s mental health and emotional well-being. ❤️ Tag a play therapist or share your favorite play-based activity in the comments! 👇

27/01/2025

CHECK IT OUT...I have decided to help caregivers and educators who are always looking for resources for dealing with children's big emotions and behaviors by starting a free monthly newsletter called the Behavior Brainwave! The Behavior Brainwave will give you a little information about children's behavior/development and LOADS of evidenced-based, brain focused strategies. Please sign up and be sure to confirm your subscription through your email! My first newsletter goes out on February 1st! Sign up today and share it with your friends!!!! Can't wait to see you there where connections create cooperation!

This newsletter is your go-to resource for brain-based strategies to navigate and understand children's behaviors and create calm and connected environments where children thrive. Whether you are a caregiver or educator this newsletter will provide you with practical strategies to help the children....