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Our blogs are written by our therapists and our goal is to to help you feel more informed and empowered to take small, meaningful steps toward growth and healing. While a blog isn’t a substitute for therapy, it can be a valuable companion on your mental health journey.

Mindfulness to Help Children and Adolescents Heal

My own mindfulness practice is an important part of my life. Before joining Mindful Connections, I was a full-time elementary...

Integrating EMDR and Sandtray for Deeper Healing 

Have you ever felt stuck in talk therapy, unable to express your thoughts or emotions? If so, you're not alone....

What Is Attachment Therapy? 

Attachment therapy is a therapeutic approach based on attachment theory, initially developed by John Bowlby and further expanded by Mary...

The Importance of Co-Regulation

One of the hardest aspects of parenting (for me at least) is keeping my calm in the midst of a...

Parent Involvement in Play Therapy

At Mindful Connections Counseling, we recognize that parents and caregivers are a vital part of the therapeutic process. You are the...

A Look Into TraumaPlayâ„¢

TraumaPlayâ„¢ is a specialized therapy offered at Mindful Connections Counseling and I am so proud to have recently completed a...

EMDR and Play Therapy

I love play. When I think about my own children and how many of my child clients show up in...

Limit-Setting with Children: 3 Approaches

Limit setting is a buzz word in many parenting books and in the play therapy world and rightfully so. Limit...

Supporting Children Through Times of Uncertainty

Summer break is fully in session! While many children and teens would usually be beaming with excitement at the fun...

What is Trauma Informed?

Over the past decade, there has been a greater awareness on the effects of trauma as more and more people...