Kids and teens are often misdiagnosed with ADHD when they are actually experiencing anxiety. ADHD and anxiety have similar symptoms which include restlessness, inability to …
Anxiety or ADHD?
Play Therapy
Anxiety Affects Everyone
Anxiety is a stressful emotion that affects kids, teens and adults. There are many triggers or core issues of anxiety. Sometimes we are aware of …
The Power of Play Therapy
Through therapy games, kids are able to safely talk about their concerns, whether they are personal, family, or world events that they see on the …
Gratitude Therapy
Sometimes in therapy we can get stuck on problems and issues instead of focusing on all the things that are going well. We can even …
How to Have Fun with Families!
Working with families is challenging and rewarding. Sometimes parents are reluctant to engage in therapy and often blame their children or teens for family problems. …
Telehealth with Teenagers
Kids and teens are often forced to attend psychotherapy, but there are also some kids who welcome the chance to have someone listen to, validate, …
Therapy Games for the Classroom
For teachers and counselors who work with children on a daily basis, you know that talking is not always the most effective way gathering information …
The Psychology of Fun
When was the last time you played and had fun? Play is not only for children, but is just as important for adults too. Playing …
Kids with Trauma
Kids with trauma may be reserved or shut down in therapy sessions. Building trust is an essential part of the process. When I begin working …
Resistant Kids
Therapy can sometimes be challenging with difficult clients or with those who do not want to participate in the therapy process. Often older children and …