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Understanding Anger in Children: Causes and Strategies for Parents
Anger in children is common, but also complex. Learn how to conquer the outbursts with tried and true methods from a play therapist.
Tasha Milligan
May 16 min read
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Venting vs. Processing Emotions
A normal response after an infuriating day is to call a friend or family member to vent about what happened. Voicing the frustration lets...
Tasha Milligan
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Be Heard in Your Herd - A Family Counseling Game
Families who are struggling at home need a way to connect and refocus on what really matters. Be Herad in Your Herd is a counseling game...
Tasha Milligan
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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5 Myths about Marriage
Many people have misunderstandings and false expectations about marriage. Here are five myths about marriage that can lead to problems in...
Tasha Milligan
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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Creative Ways to Use Inside Out Characters in Play Therapy
Check out these creative ways to use Inside Out characters in play therapy, including free games, printables, crafts, dress up, and play.
Tasha Milligan
Dec 9, 20238 min read
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Counseling Games for Families / Divorce
This post offers many options for playing games in counseling with families or addressing divorce. When working with families, games are...
Tasha Milligan
Sep 28, 20236 min read
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Let's Build Something: A Lego-Themed Game
Do you know kids who love Lego? This game might be a great fit! This is a counseling game full of Lego goodness such as discussing...
Tasha Milligan
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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Counseling Games to Promote Social Skills
Almost all kids need help with social skills. Kids with anger issues often alienate themselves due to aggression or anger outbursts....
Tasha Milligan
Jun 28, 20238 min read
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Emma's Emotional Discovery - A Book and Game to Understand Emotions
Emma's Emotional Discovery is a short story and a game to help children better understand their emotions. It helps children understand...
Tasha Milligan
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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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...
Tasha Milligan
Dec 27, 20225 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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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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Building Solid Relationships: Communication is the Plumbing
Communication is like plumbing in a relationship - it keeps everything flowing freely and keeps everything in order.
Tasha Milligan
Mar 31, 20224 min read
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5 Ways to Help Your Children Thrive After Divorce
This article offers 5 ways to help your children thrive after divorce. With the right environment and support, children can be well adjusted
Tasha Milligan
Mar 30, 20225 min read
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Building Solid Relationships: Trust is the Foundation
See Part 1 of this series here. Trust is absolutely vital to relationships, and not just in marriage relationships. Children need to...
Tasha Milligan
Mar 10, 20224 min read
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Building Solid Relationships: Part 1
Strong relationships don't just happen by chance, they are built to last. Strong relationships need a firm foundation, support, and...
Tasha Milligan
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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5 Love Languages
Everyone sends and receives love in different ways. It can be frustrating and discouraging when you work hard to show love and you make...
Tasha Milligan
Feb 10, 20223 min read
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5 Habits of a Healthy Family
There are MANY habits of healthy families, but today five habits will be highlighted. Healthy relationships don’t just happen by chance....
Tasha Milligan
Jan 29, 20224 min read
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Feelings Candy World - FREE Telehealth Game
There are so many free online versions of favorite therapy games, except Candy Land. Ugh! It's my favorite! Many have been using my...
Tasha Milligan
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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Communicating with Emojis
Everyone loves emojis, especially kids. Last week we whipped out our art supplies and creativity to make emoji faces on paper plates. ...
Tasha Milligan
Feb 19, 20192 min read
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