Part of my school counseling training was learning about using play therapy with children (yes play therapy can be used with adults too!). Part of my parenting style involves using play therapy techniques. I do a lot of tracking to show my children that I am observing, paying attention, and recognizing what they are doing (it also keeps me in practice with play therapy!). So what is tracking? Tracking is when you follow your child’s action and generally repeat back {Read More}

  Using scrapbooks in play therapy sessions is a great way to open up communication. Scrapbooking can also be used to help heal from a tragedy or to help process something that has happened. I have personally used scrapbooking as a technique on myself! If you can’t afford to buy scrapbooking materials, you can use basic supplies to make a book. When I was a school counselor intern, I gave each student a folder and paper to my students during {Read More}