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Decision Making and Independence: When Should Parents Step In?

7/27/2022

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Did you know that research shows that humans make 35,000 decisions per day?  

The decisions that children have are markedly different than adults who likely hold jobs, can secure their own transportation, and are doing the grocery shopping.  ​

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Kids Turn Up the Volume

7/20/2022

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Did you know that kids have an emotional communication dial? 

Let’s back up juuuust a bit.  All behavior is purposeful.  Every last thought and action has purpose.  

Check out this free downloadable resource HERE and how parents can meet the needs of children HERE!

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The Power of Reinforcement

7/13/2022

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Reinforcement is one of the strongest tools for emotional and behavioral change for children.  Certain types of Play Therapy weave reinforcement into Play Therapy sessions, while others work with parents on parenting skills.  Check out more about the power of reinforcement HERE! ​

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Getting A Grownup Under a Table: Reinforcement Vs. Punishment

7/6/2022

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Just how exactly do you get a grownup under a table? Is this some kind of problem solving exercise or a TikTok challenge? 

Before we start, there are a couple of rules in this game.  The first is you can’t tell the grown up what to do.  Like you can’t just say “please kindly crouch under this table”. The second rule is that you only get to use one tool. 

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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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