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April 28, 2025
What Is Attachment Therapy?
Attachment therapy is a therapeutic approach based on attachment theory, initially developed by John Bowlby and further expanded by Mary Ainsworth. It focuses on understanding how early emotional bonds—especially with primary caregivers—affect current relationships and
March 2, 2025
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 storm of emotions with my little ones. Let’s face it – when someone we
February 3, 2025
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 first to notice when your child is struggling. You use your intuition and
December 30, 2024
A Look Into TraumaPlay™
TraumaPlay™ is a specialized therapy offered at Mindful Connections Counseling and I am so proud to have recently completed a year-long certification process to become a TraumaPlay™ Certified Therapist. Let’s take a quick look
March 13, 2024
EMDR and Play Therapy
I love play. When I think about my own children and how many of my child clients show up in therapy, I instantly think play. Play is a child’s natural language. According to Gary
October 17, 2023
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 setting really is a valuable tool for parents and adults in a child’s life
July 16, 2023
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 summer days, many of them are now coping with the lack of closure to
February 2, 2023