Introduction A study published in July in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology suggests that as many as 80 percent of us will experience some type of mental health challenges at one point or another during our lifetime. When we do, there’s a strong chance that it will poorly impact our family life. An individual who is struggles with mental illness may experience significant behavioral or emotional signs associated with their…
Thrive Therapy is deeply saddened by the tragic shooting that took the lives of students and faculty in Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and loved ones of the victims, as well as the community that is mourning such a horrific event. During times like these, we urge parents to hug their children a little tighter, love them a little longer…
This week’s resource for “Toy Tuesday” are blocks. Blocks or building materials are a helpful tool in the playroom for children to continue their story in a multitude of ways. Through the building process clients gain self-esteem by completing their individual creation. For more information about play therapy, please visit www.a4pt.org. Be sure to also like their Facebook page. For our fellow Floridians, check out the Florida Association for Play…
This week’s resource for “Toy Tuesday” is the therapeutic book “I’m Gonna Like Me” by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. This book celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and encourages positive self talk. For more information about play therapy, please visit www.a4pt.org. Be sure to also like their Facebook page. For our fellow Floridians, check out the Florida Association for Play Therapy Facebook page. If you have any resources…
This week’s resource for “Toy Tuesday” are working vehicles. The helping profession toys are important in a play room to incorporate the problem solving aspect which helps symbolize the transition of growth. For more information about play therapy, please visit www.a4pt.org. Be sure to also like their Facebook page. For our fellow Floridians, check out the Florida Association for Play Therapy Facebook page. If you have any resources you would…
This week’s resource for “Toy Tuesday” are sea animal figurines. Miniatures can be utilized in any way the client desires to, however we have seen these specific figures used in session during themes of self-esteem/empowerment, fears/anxieties, relationships and violation/protection. For more information about play therapy, please visit www.a4pt.org. Be sure to also like their Facebook page. For our fellow Floridians, check out the Florida Association for Play Therapy Facebook page.…
This week’s resource for “Toy Tuesday” is the therapeutic book “I Miss You” by Pat Thomas. This book can be used to discuss and process death of a loved one. It gives children an understanding of what dying means and it helps at processing this concept as a part of life. For more information about play therapy, please visit www.a4pt.org. Be sure to also like their Facebook page. For our…
This week’s resource for “Toy Tuesday” is a baby dinosaur puppet. This puppet is great for a child who is working through finding a sense of safety and security. It is also symbolically helpful when explaining how to improve self-esteem. For more information about play therapy, please visit www.a4pt.org. Be sure to also like their Facebook page. For our fellow Floridians, check out the Florida Association for Play Therapy Facebook…
This week’s resource for “Toy Tuesday” is the therapeutic book “We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We Had an Angel Instead’ by Pat Schwiebert. This heartfelt book discusses the difficult topic of losing either an unborn child in utero or shortly after birth. It gives children a basic explanation of this difficult situation to help them better understand and aids in the grieving process. For more information about play…
This week’s resource for “Toy Tuesday” is reptile and insects figurines. Miniatures can be utilized in any way the client desires to, however we have seen these specific figures used in session during themes of violation/protection and fears/anxiety. For more information about play therapy, please visit www.a4pt.org. Be sure to also like their Facebook page. For our fellow Floridians, check out the Florida Association for Play Therapy Facebook page. If…