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Joy vs. Happiness: Choose Joy
People are constantly chasing happiness only to be left with disappointment and frustration. They believe when they achieve a certain...
Tasha Milligan
Nov 12, 20222 min read
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It's Time to Rebuild the Family
The family unit is the building block for society and it has fallen into disrepair. Single-parent homes are now the norm and adult...
Tasha Milligan
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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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...
Tasha Milligan
Oct 20, 20229 min read
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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...
Tasha Milligan
Oct 15, 20222 min read
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How to Heal from Trauma
Trauma is complex and can come from a one-time event or from long-term exposure to abuse or harm. Your body is designed to submerge the...
Tasha Milligan
Oct 11, 20223 min read
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Dino Stories - A Story Telling Game
Your little dinosaur-loving kiddos will love this interactive, playful game. They will get to act like a dinosaur, give their best roar,...
Tasha Milligan
Oct 2, 20222 min read
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Let's Go Fishing Game Review: How to Use It In Therapy
Let's Go Fishing is an expensive, accessible game that is great for young kids. It helps with patience, regulation, and self-control. I...
Tasha Milligan
Sep 26, 20221 min read
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Lego Activities to Use in Play Therapy
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.
Tasha Milligan
Sep 20, 20228 min read
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Healthy Communication in Relationships
Communication is one of the most difficult skills to master, but such a vital one for healthy relationships. Tuning in, remaining calm,...
Tasha Milligan
Sep 17, 20223 min read
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Parenting Pointers: A Roadmap to Parenting
Parenting is hard and complicated. Children all have different temperaments, personality styles, special needs, and tendencies. Each...
Tasha Milligan
Sep 13, 20226 min read
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Parenting Pointers: Teaching Your Children
Teaching your children new skills can be a tedious process. This article gives tips and tricks to make the process a little easier and...
Tasha Milligan
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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Parenting Pointers: Logical Consequences
One of the most effective, loving ways to teach your children is to allow them to experience the natural and logical consequences of...
Tasha Milligan
Aug 23, 20225 min read
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Creative Intervention Round-Up: Cheap and Easy
Get inspired with new ideas for your play therapy practice with this list of creative interventions. These are cheap and free things to do.
Tasha Milligan
Aug 16, 20223 min read
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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...
Tasha Milligan
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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Parenting Pointers: Respond Rather than React
Would you like to reduce tantrums and meltdowns at home? Learn to respond instead of react to situations. This allows you, as the parent,...
Tasha Milligan
Aug 6, 20223 min read
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Back to School Sale!
It is almost time to head back to school. We'd like to help you be prepared by offering 25% off everything in the store! This includes...
Tasha Milligan
Aug 1, 20221 min read
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Parenting Pointers: The Power of Redirection
Redirection is a simple technique to stop a negative behavior, avoid blow-ups, and focus on a solution. I like to consider parenting...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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New Game to Help Children Cope with School Stressors
It is almost time to get back to school, which comes with school stressors for kids. Help kids create a plan of action and feel prepared...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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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...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 25, 20222 min read
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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...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 23, 20221 min read
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