Interventions

Mar 18
3 min

Play Therapy Ideas for Somatic Symptoms

Somatic symptoms can be difficult to treat because kids often lack awareness of how their symptoms are related to their emotions. Play is...

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Tasha Milligan

Jan 13
2 min

Coping Skill Flashcards

Coping skill flashcards are helpful to help kids remember what to do in the heat of the moment when they need help calming down. When...

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Tasha Milligan

Dec 27, 2022
4 min

Felt Boards in Play Therapy

I remember flannel boards from Sunday school as a child. It was fun to watch the characters and the setting on the board as the Bible...

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Tasha Milligan

Dec 1, 2022
3 min

Play Interventions for Anger

This is a round-up of interventions I found online for anger. You will find craft activities, scripts, toys, games, and videos to help...

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Counseling Interventions to Teach About the Brain

Tasha Milligan

Nov 22, 2022
3 min

Counseling Interventions to Teach About the Brain

There are some amazing resources available to help children understand the brain and how it works. This is a round-up of some of the best...

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Creative Ways to Use Puppets in Play Therapy

Tasha Milligan

Nov 18, 2022
5 min

Creative Ways to Use Puppets in Play Therapy

Puppets are useful in many ways in therapy, from expressing creativity, to storytelling, and externalizing emotions, they provide a safe...

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Tasha Milligan

Oct 21, 2022
8 min

Playdough Therapy Ideas

Playdough is an inexpensive tool to use in therapy that has unlimited uses. It is a staple in the coping skill toolboxes that I make with...

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Tasha Milligan

Oct 15, 2022
2 min

Using the Mouse Trap Game in Therapy

Mouse Trap is a super fun, interactive game that offers many benefits for counseling. Kids will need to use communication skills, impulse...

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Tasha Milligan

Sep 26, 2022
1 min

Let's Go Fishing Game Review

Let's Go Fishing is an expensive, accessible game that is great for young kids. It helps with patience, regulation, and self-control. I...

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Tasha Milligan

Sep 20, 2022
7 min

Lego Activities to Use in Play Therapy

Lego activities are plentiful and many can be used in counseling in various ways. They can be used to regulate emotions, communicate...

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Creative Intervention Round-Up: Cheap and Easy

Tasha Milligan

Aug 16, 2022
3 min

Creative Intervention Round-Up: Cheap and Easy

I have found some fantastic, creative ideas lately and wanted to share them. These are creative and all could be done with little cost. I...

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Breathing Activities for Calming Emotions

Tasha Milligan

Aug 12, 2022
2 min

Breathing Activities for Calming Emotions

Slow deep breathing is an essential coping skill, as it turns off the fight or flight response. It can be done anywhere and in any...

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Using Life Stories Game in Therapy with Game Review

Tasha Milligan

Jul 19, 2022
1 min

Using Life Stories Game in Therapy with Game Review

Life Stories is a simple game to use for counseling. It includes questions about family values, memories, and life goals. It opens up a...

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Creative Ways to Use Dinosaurs in Play Therapy

Tasha Milligan

Jul 16, 2022
5 min

Creative Ways to Use Dinosaurs in Play Therapy

I have found some amazing ideas for how to use dinosaurs in therapy. I know some little guys who LOVE dinosaurs and would enjoy these...

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Consequences Game Review: How to Use it in Therapy

Tasha Milligan

Jul 7, 2022
1 min

Consequences Game Review: How to Use it in Therapy

Consequences is an oldie but a goodie. I've had this game in my counseling room for years and kids still love it. The game helps children...

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Connect 4 Launchers Game Review and How to Use it in Therapy

Tasha Milligan

Jul 3, 2022
2 min

Connect 4 Launchers Game Review and How to Use it in Therapy

Connect 4 Launchers is an action-packed game. It moves at a fast pace and can generate a lot of excitement as well as other big emotions....

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Blunders Game Review and How to Use it in Therapy

Tasha Milligan

Jun 28, 2022
1 min

Blunders Game Review and How to Use it in Therapy

Blunders is a hilarious game with a great storyline. The kids in the game have to learn their manners before they are allowed to go to...

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Grief Games: Counseling Games to Help Children with Grief and Loss

Tasha Milligan

Jun 25, 2022
4 min

Grief Games: Counseling Games to Help Children with Grief and Loss

Some kids seem to sail through grief with no problems, while others get stuck. Some kids clam up and do not want to talk at all about...

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Anxiety Games: Counseling Games for Children with Anxiety

Tasha Milligan

Jun 9, 2022
4 min

Anxiety Games: Counseling Games for Children with Anxiety

While anxiety is a common problem among children, games and interventions specific to anxiety seem to be few. Games can be a powerful...

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Anger Games: Counseling Interventions for Anger

Tasha Milligan

Jun 3, 2022
5 min

Anger Games: Counseling Interventions for Anger

I get calls all the time from distressed parents with children who have anger outbursts. I have put together a large collection of anger...

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