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Taming The Tiger: Play Therapy Intervention for Anger

6/28/2023

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Anger is complex.  
 
And something that is a right brain process can be hard to articulate and describe.  Especially if you are a child who isn’t quiiiite fully developed in their prefrontal cortex.  
 
Okay - talking about anger is tough for grownups too. 

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The Magic of Sunshine: Play Therapy Activity for Depression

6/21/2023

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Sometimes depression can feel like a dark, dreary, rainy day.  
 
Deep pain and sadness, being numb, anger and irritability, and no motivation.  Kids and teens that don’t want to go out to see their friends, have no energy and focus, and don’t even ask them to do their homework.
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A Play Therapists Go-To Book for Anxiety and Dysregulation: Hey Warrior!

6/14/2023

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​Do you have the book Hey Warrior?
 
Well… if you know, you know and you can feel free to skip through this post. 
 
BUT if this book isn’t in your collection I wanted to share the 5 reasons it is an absolute must for play therapists for emotional regulation! 

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Play Therapy Regulation Activity for Young Kids: Feelings Come and Feelings Go

6/7/2023

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Feelings come and feelings go.

This concept can actually be quite hard for kids who haven’t gotten used to the rollercoaster their emotions can take.  AND paired with brain development sometimes it feels like the sad, mad, and anxious feelings will last foreeevvver! 
 
The good news - they don’t! 

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    Hi, there!

    I'm Ann Meehan, an LPCC,
    ​RPT-S
    ™, and EMDR Consultant. I help therapists that work with kids and teens go from a place of stress and survival to inspired and thriving.  I give child therapists the resources, tools, and skills they need to be effective and confident in their practice!

    I am organization obsessed, coffee loving, playful therapist who is showing up for life in the north woods of Minnesota. 

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