by Emily Keller, Ph.D. | Oct 17, 2023 | Play Therapy, Play Therapy Training
I’ve got so much education and training. Why Learn Play Therapy? If you are a mental health practitioner working with or interested in working with children, you may be wondering, “Why learn play therapy?” After all, you’ve already worked hard...
by Emily Keller, Ph.D. | Oct 17, 2023 | Play Therapy, Play Therapy Training
Using Sand tray in Play Therapy Play therapy is a versatile and effective form of therapeutic intervention for children, adolescents, and even adults. Within this diverse field, sand tray therapy stands out as a unique and powerful approach. By providing clients with...
by Emily Keller, Ph.D. | Oct 17, 2023 | Play Therapy, Play Therapy Training
Using Expressive Arts in Play Therapy Play therapy is a highly effective approach for helping children process and express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. One powerful and versatile tool within the realm of play therapy is the incorporation of expressive...
by Emily Keller, Ph.D. | Oct 16, 2023 | Play Therapy, Play Therapy Training
Understanding Play Therapy and the Brain In the evolving landscape of mental health treatment, neuroscience research helps us understand the powers of play therapy. Play therapy, a modality traditionally used with children, is one such approach that has benefited from...
by Emily Keller, Ph.D. | Oct 16, 2023 | Play Therapy, Playroom
Play therapy playrooms are as unique as play therapists! However, there are a few play therapy toy categories that many play therapists try to make sure are represented in their rooms. These categories will vary according to the therapeutic orientation of the play...
by Emily Keller, Ph.D. | Oct 16, 2023 | Play Therapy
What is Play Therapy? In the world of psychology and counseling, various therapeutic approaches have been developed to help individuals, especially children, express themselves, process emotions, and work through psychological challenges. One such approach that has...
