by Kathryn de Bruin | Apr 2, 2020 | Happy Families: Family Health and Well-being, Life During Coronavirus Crisis, Play Therapy, Raising Children
Some of us are really struggling at home. Others are having a wonderful time. In fact, there are a group of anxious children who are not even symptomizing right now because they are so happy to just be home with their loved ones. They feel safe and cared for, and they...
by Kathryn de Bruin | Feb 2, 2018 | For Therapists, Happy Families: Family Health and Well-being, Play Therapy, Raising Children
There are tons of helpful “Stages of Play” graphics online. Hopefully these are helpful for parents to navigate and translate your child’s play in the various stages! These stages are integral for a child’s development in all areas, especially...
by Kathryn de Bruin | Jan 22, 2018 | Emotions, For Therapists, Happy Families: Family Health and Well-being, Play Therapy, Raising Children, Therapy
If you’re wondering how play therapists choose their toys, it’s according to these Play Therapy Themes. It doesn’t matter how many toys you have, but that you have toy in each category. This gives your child a wide toy choice so that they can express what they need...
by Kathryn de Bruin | Jan 19, 2018 | For Therapists, Happy Families: Family Health and Well-being, Play Therapy, Raising Children
Playing with your child, is one of the most important things that you can do. It doesn’t matter what exactly you do. What matters more is that you get into the moment, enjoy yourselves together, and share a special moment. Carl Rogers was a famous psychologist, and he...
