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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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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...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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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...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 16, 20226 min read
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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,...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 14, 20223 min read
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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...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 7, 20221 min read
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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....
Tasha Milligan
Jul 3, 20222 min read
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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,...
Tasha Milligan
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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