Archive for 2016
Children and Trauma
Children’s trauma is one of the most difficult forms of trauma to treat, but it is vital to help children heal because they are our future. While reading “The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics” (Perry & Hambrick, 2008), I was amazed again at the intricacies of the brain. This developing organ of a child is complex…
Read MorePlay Therapy and the Brain
I was fascinated recently when I read an article in the International Journal of Play Therapy by Hong and Mason entitled “Becoming a Neurobiologically-Informed Play Therapist” (Hong & Mason, 2016). Over the past years a new subspecialty of play therapy has been developing which some are calling “Neuro-biologically Informed Play Therapy”. As past president of…
Read MoreParenting the Shy Child
This is a great video of Dan Siegel using his Mind Sight Information to help a shy child. I think that anyone can learn about responding to the most productive part of the brain from this video. We all want to connect with our kids brains when we talk. Enjoy! Dr Dan Siegel “Use…
Read MoreTrauma and lying
Teens need Parents
Strategies for Mom and Dad OK, let’s just say it: parenting teenagers is not easy. In the article “Be the Parent Your Teen Needs” Sue Shellenbarger identifies a few key strategies that may help. Throughout the various stages of drama remaining warm and supportive will help your teen navigate these challenging years successfully. Click on…
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