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Our sensory system plays a major role in how we experience going to the bathroom and can directly impact toileting behavior. There are a plethora of sensory issues that could be disrupting child’s acceptance of using the potty.Sensory issues can be anything from interoception, (how your body feels internally in response to internal or external stimuli) to the child doesn’t like how the toilet paper or toilet seat feels on their bottom. In conjunction with our typical strategies for constipation and withholding behavior we have a lot of ideas to help your kiddo if they are struggling with a sensory issue that is contributing to their overall toileting challenges. Check out some of these common sensory challenges kids have that make potty time stressful for parents and kids and possible solutions for these challenges.
What if you had the tools to help turn emotional outbursts into healing moments for your child? This talk explains what goes on in the brain and mind of a child who is stuck in their emotions and what you can do to help. This incredibly simple yet profound tool called “Staylistening” is one of the five Tools used by millions of parents who have learned Hand in Hand Parenting. Let it transform the power struggles in everything from school refusal to morning routine woes, difficulty getting off devices, hearing no, and even ease bedtime fears. Experienced child and family therapist, Karen Wolfe, MFT will guide you through what happens when kids behavior and feelings challenge us the most and a new way to help us all get through the other side calmer and more connected. Learn how to transform tears, fears, and tantrums in this 1-hour webinar.
In this video, Dr. Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S & Jackie Flynn MPA, EdS, LMHC, RPT have a conversation to help child therapists navigate through transitioning to online play therapy during the COVID pandemic. The information presented continues to be relevant for tele play therapy in general.
Trauma and Play Therapy synthesizes new developments in the study of children’s trauma recovery to assist clinicians in combining play therapy with other powerful ways of addressing the needs of hurt children. The TraumaPlayTM model, formerly known as Flexibly Sequential Play Therapy, equips practitioners to manage and adapt aspects of the play therapy place and process in order to help children tell their stories while draining the emotional toxicity from traumatic experiences. Chapters explore the neurobiological and developmental foundations of play therapy as well as strategies for navigating children’s trauma in relation to specific aspects of play therapy such as sensory integration, metaphor, and humor. Enriched by a tapestry of illustrative case examples and tools for therapists, this is a vital new book for clinicians working at the intersection of play and children’s trauma.
Beth Richey's Trauma Reaction Cards are an engaging, visual, and interactive tool which can assist in the identification of trauma reactions that may not otherwise be recognized, labeled, or targeted. Includes over 80 cards per deck, four categories of cards, blank cards to make your own, can also be used with caregivers, for professional use only.
The aftermath of a single event or repeated trauma can profoundly shape how we experience the rest of our lives. Whether it occurred in childhood, a recent relationship, a catastrophe, or other situation, trauma can have lifelong effects: anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, flashbacks, a disconnection from the body, trust and intimacy challenges, or feeling worthless and broken.Yet, as impossible as it may seem now, says Dr. Arielle Schwartz, you can return to wholeness.This pioneering psychotherapist, a survivor of complex trauma herself, has helped thousands to find lasting resilience, loving connection, and fulfillment. With Trauma Recovery, she brings us a compassionate and practice-oriented audio resource for transformation and growth.Intended to complement one-on-one therapy, this course guides us into the current research on PTSD and complex PTSD (trauma caused by multiple events), symptoms, and the most effective modalities―enriched with many guided exercises.With her, you'll explore: the neurobiology of PTSD, somatic (body-based) therapies, trauma-specific mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral strategies, EMDR, parts work therapies, relational-cultural therapy, and more.Highlights:Session One: Understanding TraumaSession Two: Trauma and the Body: Healing Trauma Through EmbodimentSession Three: The Fertile Ground of ResilienceSession Four: The Curious Paradox Between Acceptance and ChangeSession Five: The Hero’s Journey and Trauma RecoverySession Six: Awakening Your Potential and Post-Traumatic Growth
Using case studies, Eliana Gil offers therapists practical, step-by-step guidance, demonstrating how they can communicate and work effectively with adolescents. She describes the impact abuse may have on the adolescent’s development, and how to interpret the teen’s acting out.
Francine Shapiro, originator of EMDR therapy, explains how to use EMDR to treat trauma. Her trauma treatment is one of the most effective trauma therapies, and here we get a first-hand look at how she uses it to treat patients with traumatic experiences.
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Ann Meehan, LPCC discusses troubleshooting tele-play and presents solutions to 5 of the most difficult tele-play issues.
At TZKseminars we bring you: -Real Experts-people who have devoted their careers to the topic on which they present. -Webinar Technology-it dramatically reduces costs while maintaining the capacity to interact with the speakers and really learn. -Lower Costs-6 CE's for $89, 3 CE's for $59, and 1.5 CE's for $49. -Home Study Videos-recorded webinars you watch in your own time. -Comfort-no travel. Stay home and sit in your favorite chair, drinking your favorite beverage. -Convenience-you can register the day of the webinar. Get your certificate right away or whenever it's convenient.
Tummy Troubles follows Gretchen as she navigates her way through her newly developed fear of vomiting with the help of her school counselor and the ground, refocus, inflate, and pause (GRIP) technique.Gretchen loves pizza day at school until a stomach bug causes an embarrassing scene for her in the cafeteria. With the help of her school counselor and the acronym GRIP, Gretchen learns an extremely effective diaphragmatic breathing method that helps reduce the physiological symptoms associated with the fight or flight response, such as digestive distress.
Turn Around Anxiety.com is an anxiety treatment resource website. It includes an at-home treatment option for anxiety in children. The website also includes information on various forms of anxiety, an anxiety quiz and an anxiety blog that features expert information on the many aspects of anxiety in children.
Two-hug day is a storybook about Niko. His parents are divorced, and on two-hug day, Niko changes from living at his daddy’s house to living at his mommy’s house. The book enables therapists and caregivers to help a child explore coping with the changes in their life.
Science suggests that positive thinking is indeed a learnable skill. But how do you learn it? What techniquesand exercises are most likely to help you boost your positive thinking skills? In this article, we’ll explore techniques, strategies, and worksheets for positive thinking. These tools can provide the needed resources for cultivating this important skill.
Have you ever seen a curmudgeon that looks like your brother, but is in such a bad mood you hardly recognize him? You can try all the peanut butter sandwiches and brownies you have, but he is not moving.Nothing works, especially nudging, and he just makes you so grumpy that eventually you have no choice but to fight back--and then...Have you ever become a curmudgeon that just won't budge?Matthew Burgess's playful depiction of bad moods and sibling rivalry is matched perfectly by Fiona Woodcock's unique childlike art style.
Children and teens diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often find it difficult to understand the issues they are struggling with and why they are struggling with these issues. Understanding ADHD: A Workbook for Children and Teens is designed for professionals and parents to work with children and teens who have been diagnosed with ADHD or are experiencing ADHD related struggles. The workbook offers worksheets, play therapy interventions, processing activities, and resources specifically designed to address ADHD challenges. Each worksheet covers a different topic related to gaining awareness about ADHD and helping children and teens better understand what it means to have ADHD. Through each worksheet, children and teens have the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings and ask questions. The workbook also provides a guide for professionals and parents offering instructions, information, and suggestions for implementing and processing through each worksheet page.
Unlock your child’s true potential as they discover their own special strengths that arise from having ADHD. By learning key skills and simple techniques your child can manage their ADHD, take control of everyday frustrations and succeed.Understanding My ADHD is packed with easy activities and inspirational facts to help your child build self-esteem and thrive in all aspects of their home, school and social lives. Together we explore their emotions, encourage self-awareness and show a strength-based approach to ADHD.Understanding My ADHD includes:Understanding ADHD – Learn about what makes an ADHD brain different, how the challenges affect everyday life, as well as the huge advantages it can give your child.Confidence boosting activities – Improve executive functioning skills such as controlling anger and frustration, staying focused, making great decisions and being organized.Establish great daily routines – Simple exercises to help with getting to school on time, completing homework, sleeping better, eating for your brain and using exercise for therapy and fun!Inspirational facts – Feel super motivated reading real-life success stories about many famous celebrities with ADHD.As well as providing knowledge and support, Understanding My ADHD teaches dozens of strategies and key skills for children with ADHD to learn how their brain works so they can be at their very best.Empower your child to achieve great things and enjoy watching them flourish.
Dr. Petrosky, a clinical neurologist, has evaluated and consulted with clients with nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) for many years. See answers to common questions about nonverbal learning disabilities below.
