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Tasha Milligan
Jul 25, 20222 min read
New Telehealth Option: Andy's Anger Explosions
Andy's Anger Explosions is now available for telehealth. It comes via Google Slides with the book at the beginning, then the game to...
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Tasha Milligan
Jul 23, 20221 min read
Tend the Garden of Your Heart - A Free CBT Ebook
This short story is a free E-book to accompany the Tend the Garden of Your Heart game. It helps children understand the importance of...
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Tasha Milligan
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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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Tasha Milligan
Jul 16, 20226 min read
Creative Ways to Use Dinosaurs in Play Therapy
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...
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Tasha Milligan
Jul 14, 20223 min read
How to Form a Secure Attachment with Your Child
Something absolutely magical happens as soon as a child is born and placed in the arms of the parents. If there is love at first sight,...
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Tasha Milligan
Jul 7, 20221 min read
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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Tasha Milligan
Jul 3, 20222 min read
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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Tasha Milligan
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Hide and Seek for Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is hard on both child and parent. As a parent, you want to meet the needs of your child, but every once in a while,...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 28, 20224 min read
Counseling Games for Coping Skills
During the first phase of counseling, I always try to focus on helping children develop coping mechanisms. This provides them with tools...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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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Tasha Milligan
Jun 25, 20224 min read
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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Tasha Milligan
Jun 23, 20225 min read
How to Help Your Child with Anxiety
There are many things parents can do to help their children with anxiety. You can make changes in the home environment, offer calming...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 21, 20223 min read
The Balancing Act: Avoiding Extremes in Parenting
While most people think in black and white terms, most of life happens in gray areas. We hear that something is good, so we go all in,...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 17, 20225 min read
Counseling Games for Impulse Control
Impulse control issues bubble right to the top when playing games. The games listed in this article require kids to stop and think about...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 9, 20224 min read
Anxiety Games: Counseling Interventions 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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Tasha Milligan
Jun 6, 20223 min read
Little Mirrors
This video was too good to not share. This mama gets it. And the realization hit her hard! I could totally identify with her. The...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 3, 20225 min read
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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Tasha Milligan
May 31, 20225 min read
Anticipatory Grief: How to Help Children Cope with the Anticipated Death of a Loved One
Anticipatory grief can be agonizingly painful for a family. Watching your loved one slowly fade is heart-wrenching. Whether it is a...
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Tasha Milligan
May 25, 20225 min read
Counseling Games You Can Play for FREE!
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...
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Tasha Milligan
Apr 14, 20223 min read
Building Solid Relationships: Commitment is the Roof of Protection
Part 1: Building Solid Relationships Part 2: Trust is the Foundation Part 3: Love is the Framework Part 4: Walls of Solid Character Part...
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