Pathways to Peace 

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...

This is a round-up of interventions I found online for anger. This post includes craft activities, scripts, toys, games, and videos to...

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...

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

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...

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

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

Learn creative ways to use Lego in play therapy. There are lots of free and inexpensive intervention ideas you can play in person or online.

Get inspired with new ideas for your play therapy practice with this list of creative interventions. These are cheap and free things to do.

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...

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

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

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

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

Play therapy can be fun, engaging, and effective, but it can also be expensive! The art supplies, crafts, toys, and games add up. It is...

There are SO MANY games to use in counseling ! You can modify traditional games or use games created by therapists. Each game offers a...