It is speculated that Leonardo DaVinci, Vincent Van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso all had ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). They exhibited many of the classic characteristics a person with ADHD has. All of these famous artists were passionate and creative geniuses...
Most educators agree that children's emotional well-being contributes greatly to their social and intellectual development. However, adults have traditionally denied children's feelings by saying things such as, "You shouldn't feel that way!" or "You'll be fine. Forget it." Negating children's...
A treasure box is a container that has items that a child can choose at the end of the therapy session. The pediatrician usually has one. Ours has lollipops and one doctor gives out stickers. Typically, dentists give out some...
Immerse yourself in a proven child play therapy techniques. Begin to master new ways to communicate the language of those theories and techniques. Dare to experience learning outdoors, in the classroom, through lecture, discussion, video presentations, and thorough grounding in methods...
In general, adolescents do not know when they are experiencing grief. Nor do they have the innate skills to handle grief. Through my experience working with teens, I've found that many families do not discuss loss or grief; processing grief...
