In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to relax and relieve stress is essential, but it can also be used for a fun family activity. One simple and effective method is using sensory balls, also known as stress balls. Instead of purchasing them, why not create your own? This article will guide you through the process […]

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Games are an engaging way to build a therapeutic relationship while assessing a child’s strengths and areas where there is room for growth.  Playing games as they were intended to be played can teach you a lot about a child’s functioning in multiple areas, and adding a therapeutic twist can make games highly adaptable to […]

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Introducing activities into your family therapy sessions can be a powerful way to enhance engagement, create a warm and fun environment, and facilitate the exploration of important concepts in a developmentally appropriate manner, especially for children. These interactive activities can bring out different sides of family members, encourage playful and healthy interaction, build rapport, and […]

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Termination is a highly important part of every therapeutic relationship that should be addressed throughout each stage of the process. While many adult clients have the ability to easily think back to their experience in therapy, for youth this is often more difficult.  Because of this I like to provide clients with some sort of […]

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