https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1692891350217-BMK7RIZZT42L6LY81G95/image-asset.jpeg Blog https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/amvuxuvcnztq189efubcccaj7sckrh monthly 0.5 2026-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/99906c61-6da0-45f6-a05b-c4de2eade2b6/Selfloveselfcare.png Blog - The Month of Love Begins with You: A Guide to Self-Love and Self-Care - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/7aa40cfd-4360-4a8a-a8a2-491ecb85f2ed/unsplash-image-2QjFAJK0Xp4.jpg Blog - The Month of Love Begins with You: A Guide to Self-Love and Self-Care - Fill Your Cup Filling your cup may look like 15 minutes of uninterrupted “me time”, baking your favorite cozy comfort dessert, reading a new book, getting physical exercise, or even just binge watching your favorite show. Filling your cup doesn’t have to take hours, even small windows of time several times a day will make a difference. The more we show up for ourselves, the easier it will be to show up for others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/37cc1c88-ccf2-4747-8cd5-3fb50ad6f0be/unsplash-image-L43JSm71Qg8.jpg Blog - The Month of Love Begins with You: A Guide to Self-Love and Self-Care - Take Your Mental Health Into Your Own Hands One last way to show yourself love could be taking your mental health into your own hands. It is very easy for our mental health to feel out of our control. You are not alone and there are supports out there to help you hold that weight. Ways to improve your mental health can include leaning on your support system, engaging in support groups, practicing mindfulness, and going to therapy. You are not expected to handle everything on your own and leaning on your support system is a great way to show yourself a little love and self-compassion. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/z51yatk2jjj0z5a5nvg9h9y6ziyjf8 monthly 0.5 2026-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/68a50cd6-3e53-4b36-a9e2-8f530b42beb5/unsplash-image-EP6_VZhzXM8.jpg Blog - Narrative Therapy: Moving Forward With Story and Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1769457314213-PSGZ6JS9NCO9OR73JMBR/unsplash-image-kKzbyDeb62M.jpg Blog - Narrative Therapy: Moving Forward With Story and Art - Art creates safety when words can become triggers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/92b57ba4-bb63-443e-90f5-8e3b205e07e3/unsplash-image-POecJARFtAc.jpg Blog - Narrative Therapy: Moving Forward With Story and Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/understanding-family-therapy-how-relationships-shape-mental-health monthly 0.5 2025-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/44ea581f-b0a8-4a40-b1a7-d5234e8b05a1/unsplash-image-0iqkntLw93A.jpg Blog - Understanding Family Therapy: How Relationships Shape Mental Health - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/28dd2489-2f3b-4c1d-b255-5855ce2b0c2d/unsplash-image-Wvbcr7KeZDE.jpg Blog - Understanding Family Therapy: How Relationships Shape Mental Health - Understanding Family Systems Theory There are many different modalities and approaches to family therapy, but each approach is guided by Family Systems Theory. Family therapists view families as a “family system”. This is a way to conceptualize how families function as an interconnected group where each family member has an impact on family functioning. Similarly, the family system has an impact on individual functioning. Rather than viewing a family member’s behavior as an isolated event, behavior is viewed as interconnected to and influenced by the individual’s family system (Guise, 2009). Family Systems Theory helps us to understand why family has such a profound impact on our individual mental health, and how working with family members together in therapy can help to create positive change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/d5597f3d-a42d-4427-8abc-e12f7ec45e3a/unsplash-image-rwF_pJRWhAI.jpg Blog - Understanding Family Therapy: How Relationships Shape Mental Health - Is Family Therapy Right for You and Your Family? By seeking out family therapy, you are choosing to nurture your relationships with your family members in addition to nurturing your own mental health. If you are interested in the benefits of family therapy, please email us at info@movement-counseling.com or give us a call at 303-876-7658 to chat with our intake team and get paired with a therapist today! https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/3nzo2wtfe814ij82p0b144hcflfzp6 monthly 0.5 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/941d98e8-7b0e-418f-8b3e-9d4c0ac2692f/November+Blog+2+%281%29.png Blog - Grounding Yourself Before the Holidays: Managing Expectations and Finding Calm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1762806815353-TOA8CDFVKDVYE754OCBY/unsplash-image-u_z0X-yrJIE.jpg Blog - Grounding Yourself Before the Holidays: Managing Expectations and Finding Calm Prioritize what matters most to you by deciding which activities, traditions, or people are essential for your happiness and focus on those. Set realistic goals instead of trying to do everything perfectly, and give yourself permission to do what’s feasible. Communicate openly to let others know your boundaries or limitations to reduce any misunderstandings. Give yourself grace and accept that you can’t control everything, and that’s okay! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/d3c0cdc9-3fb9-4232-85de-2f6de578606b/November+Blog+2+%282%29.png Blog - Grounding Yourself Before the Holidays: Managing Expectations and Finding Calm - Consider: Choosing quality over quantity and attending fewer events but engaging fully. Reaching out to friends or loved ones you haven’t connected with in a while for a meaningful conversation. Creating small, intentional traditions with the people who truly matter to you. Letting go of obligations that feel like you should go, rather than wanting to go. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/reducing-the-stigma-embracing-neurodiversity-and-understanding-autism monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/a82ff236-3395-4b02-b006-dcaabca5abac/November+Blog+1+%281%29.png Blog - Reducing the Stigma: Embracing Neurodiversity and Understanding Autism - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1761076205449-B7AYO55TPVKQKL2C6TZF/unsplash-image-vvW2WF-999g.jpg Blog - Reducing the Stigma: Embracing Neurodiversity and Understanding Autism - Many assumptions are made about people on the spectrum, things like: “They must struggle a lot socially” “They must struggle to hold a job” “They must struggle to live alone”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1761011621518-3HDIZDVZ5EWF546QZQ85/unsplash-image-8c_p_0MiPQg.jpg Blog - Reducing the Stigma: Embracing Neurodiversity and Understanding Autism - The Hidden Cost of Camouflaging The way many people on the spectrum deal with their diagnosis is by camouflaging. Some people on the spectrum attempt to mask their traits and do their best to appear more “normal” or neurotypical. According to Jones, Langley, & Turnock (2022), camouflaging can be quite a taxing feat on those who are on the spectrum and therefore results in greater fatigue and worse mental health. They also may feel less seen, less understood, and not able to be who they truly are. This can result in many feelings, such as isolation and loneliness. The goal of using camouflaging is to avoid the stigma surrounding autism. It prevents having to engage with the negative aspects of others “discovering” the diagnosis, potentially treating them differently, or having their social space be impacted in some way. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/themedicineofautumn monthly 0.5 2025-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/e9b0f968-e63f-4e69-a616-a169640701fa/October%2BBlog.png Blog - The Medicine of Autumn: Five Ways to Nourish Yourself This Season - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/99575a92-f942-447c-b926-bc0b0318e335/October+Blog+%282%29.png Blog - The Medicine of Autumn: Five Ways to Nourish Yourself This Season - Here are five things I want you to do for yourself this autumn season: Move your body: whether it’s a slow and steady stroll, a short bike ride, a yoga class, pickle ball, Pilates, stretching, lifting, running, or hiking, make time for intentional movement. Make time for your physical health. Consistent and moderate exercise go a long way. Exercise facilitates emotional and hormonal regulation. Are you mad? Exercise. Are you sad? Move. Are you anxious? Walk it out! Are you stressed out? Lift weights! Feeling disconnected? Try a yoga class with a friend! Think of exercise as medicine. Get outside: before the days get shorter, try to get outside as much as you can! Soak up the sun and get your vitamin D on. Think of the sun and fresh air as medicine. Spend intentional time with the people you love and cherish: Reach out to someone and find opportunities to connect this season. Healthy and close relationships are essential for overall well-being. Share what’s on your mind, ask questions, talk about your hopes, your fears, your plans and your joy. Think of friendship and companionship as medicine. Ground yourself: there are many ways we can help ourselves feel more present and safe in our daily lives. In a society that thrives off of emotional reactivity, consumerism and an “I’m right and you’re wrong” kind of mentality, it’s easy to get swept up in the division, chaos and stress of it all. So PLEASE, do yourself a favor and turn off the news notifications for a week, maybe even a month. Spend less time on social media and make more time for: deep breaths, meditation, laughter, and quality time. Paint, dance, sing, create, whatever it is that makes you feel alive and present. Embrace: Embrace who you are and the uniqueness you bring to the community around you. Honor the individuality of each person you interact with, for we never truly know what someone else is going through. Personally, I am a big fan of complimenting others, whether it be strangers at the gym or the grocery store, or my closest friends, embrace genuine kindness! Embrace genuine compassion. Think of kindness and compassion as medicine.” https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/exk6ax95nvdb7hnsr3wwar5lz7gck5 monthly 0.5 2025-09-02 https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/owoa0rjp06yldjwipfk9kt3240jikj monthly 0.5 2025-11-10 https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/qpufl7qk6qgpcd6x0hcdgsrwzmaczq monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/eymks3pl980ku0dodtw6znhw9psibr monthly 0.5 2025-04-30 https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/4yeifbyid27drlnuaoaliw5tc83ofv monthly 0.5 2025-03-30 https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/uxkspbxy6l3y6ph1uj0m7uh9t6w1xa monthly 0.5 2025-02-26 https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/relieve-stress-anxiety-and-depression-naturally-meditation-yoga-and-acupuncture monthly 0.5 2024-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/146bb0f3-ed3b-4be7-988e-646fc8420078/unsplash-image-3ru30g-1l2M.jpg Blog - Relieve Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Naturally: Meditation, Yoga, and Acupuncture - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/da8f572b-2694-4d21-8ecb-352f6531b343/Brianna+Blog+image+1.jpg Blog - Relieve Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Naturally: Meditation, Yoga, and Acupuncture - How to Get Started with Meditation: Apps: Headspace and Calm are also great resources for guided meditations that fit into your busy schedule, offering both beginner-friendly sessions and advanced techniques. Have a Peloton? Did you know the Peloton App offers a range of guided meditations from 5 to 30 minutes, focusing on topics like gratitude, calm, sleep, and courage? Tip: Start small—just 5 minutes a day—and build consistency over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/ad0dd251-974e-4a34-b026-4ed4f2b95df4/Brianna+Blog+image+2.png Blog - Relieve Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Naturally: Meditation, Yoga, and Acupuncture - That still feels a bit too much? Try these stress-relieving poses you can do almost anywhere! Seated Twist: Gently twist your torso to one side while keeping your hips grounded, great for releasing tension in the spine. Cat-Cow Pose: Alternate between rounding your spine like a cat and arching your back like a cow, focusing on deep breaths (in your office? Try it seated) Forward Bend (Uttanasana): Reach down towards your toes while keeping a straight back, helps calm the nervous system Seated Figure Four: Cross one ankle over the opposite knee and gently lean forward, stretching the hip flexors Shoulder Rolls: Roll your shoulders forward and backward to release tension https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/0786ae5a-f67a-42d8-948d-4268ad186fe8/Brianna+Blog+image+3.png Blog - Relieve Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Naturally: Meditation, Yoga, and Acupuncture - Can’t get in to see Brianna right away? Try these simple moves: Crown - place your pointer fingers above both ears, draw a line straight up to the top of your head until your fingers meet. Press gently down on the top of your head. This is good for opening and calming the mind and eliminating racing thoughts Third Eye - place one finger directly between your eyebrows and press to calm the mind Foot rub or foot bath - focus on the ball of the foot for the best relief. Helps ground your energy flow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1692892441627-ASSYXEILYUHL93KHVITW/Brianna%2BPic%2B2.jpg Blog - Relieve Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Naturally: Meditation, Yoga, and Acupuncture - Meet our Acupuncturist Brianna Kraus A proud Colorado native, Brianna was born in Steamboat Springs and grew up in the Littleton/Centennial area. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Drake University and her Master’s of Science in Acupuncture from Southwest Acupuncture College. Brianna first started receiving acupuncture treatments at the age of 16, after a strong flu-like illness left her anxious, depressed, and chronically exhausted. Although all Western tests came back normal, these results left Brianna feeling frustrated by a lack of effective solutions. However, through acupuncture, Brianna not only felt happier and more energetic, but she also felt heard and validated by her acupuncturist. Later in life, these positive early experiences inspired Brianna to pursue a career in acupuncture. She now specializes in the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, women’s health (including cycle regulation, fertility, prenatal/postnatal care, and menopause), and musculoskeletal pain. She strives to educate, support, and validate her patients, and, above all, make them feel better. To schedule a session with Brianna, please visit our Acupuncture page at this link. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/teu95pllryzixzz8ekbq9erkuxkswh monthly 0.5 2024-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1724176015764-WPNSEZ84JI7CC8TUKSLJ/unsplash-image-aM-BRQtrng8.jpg Blog - Navigating ADHD Across the Lifespan: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Minds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1724176908940-EXHPQ4JUKAKFRD9TRPKR/unsplash-image-FtL07GM9Q7Y.jpg Blog - Navigating ADHD Across the Lifespan: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Minds - Glossary Terms from the ADHD & Neurodivergent World Potato Day - A day where you are a couch potato because you are recovering from overstimulation and restoring your energy Rumination - Repetitive focus on mistakes and negative moods Body Doubling - Being able to complete tasks when someone else is doing them with you Masking - Using all one’s energy to fit in and not appear neurodivergent Stimming - A self-soothing behavior that typically presents with repetitive movements of body or an object Squirrel - Mid-sentence or mid-activity distraction Prickly - both understimulated and overstimulated Lizard Brain - A random rush of energy that motivates action without thoughts https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/understanding-workplace-stress-signs-and-solutions monthly 0.5 2024-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1725388857007-K01RA5D2S2QI3VJSHIZR/unsplash-image-qCi_MzVODoU.jpg Blog - Understanding Workplace Stress: Signs and Solutions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1725389533039-D0YIBE7TN8U0YA4U41AE/unsplash-image-Nv-vx3kUR2A.jpg Blog - Understanding Workplace Stress: Signs and Solutions In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, stress has become a common experience for many employees. Workplace stress arises when job demands exceed an individual’s ability to cope, leading to physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that can negatively impact job performance and overall health. Understanding the nature of workplace stress and recognizing its signs is crucial for implementing effective strategies to manage it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1725389744141-HS13IW81UOEJFKIMX0PZ/unsplash-image-g9KFpAfQ5bc.jpg Blog - Understanding Workplace Stress: Signs and Solutions Overall, workplace stress is an inevitable aspect of modern work life, but it can be effectively managed through awareness, early recognition, and the implementation of appropriate strategies. Both employees and employers have roles to play in mitigating stress and creating a healthier, more productive work environment. By understanding the signs of stress and adopting effective solutions, particularly through open communication, organizations can foster a workplace culture that promotes well-being and enhances overall performance. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/high-school-survival-guide-how-to-thrive-from-day-one monthly 0.5 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1720545800352-WRGWH2N17HR9QLLMR2TX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - High School Survival Guide: How to Thrive from Day One - Make it stand out Ah, the transition from middle to high school; where an individual begins to explore more of their identity, and interests and is challenged to prepare for adulthood while also ensuring they pass their Physics exam. Some people remember high school as the “best days of their lives” and others are glad it’s over. No matter what your experience was like, we can all recall that starting high school was exciting but also full of anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1721151214041-G0Q78OFBTGO8MMKIY43Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog - High School Survival Guide: How to Thrive from Day One - Participate! Explore new clubs or sports! Challenge yourself to take an elective you have always been interested in! Now is the perfect time to try new things and meet friends along the way. Trying new things not only helps build a community, it is also helpful for college applications! Participate in internships, this is a great opportunity to see the reality of a job interest you may have. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/k8w4247diru8ct63bt7mj0651o6gyw monthly 0.5 2024-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1718405935601-QHG3N0XAYPOY7B7QVSYZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Decoding EMDR: How This Misunderstood Therapy Heals Trauma - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1718407096253-P2OOMEZVL7BTVE5C7ECZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Decoding EMDR: How This Misunderstood Therapy Heals Trauma - “Why were my muscles spasming during EMDR?” I have been trained in EMDR for years and receive consultation around EMDR. I have done EMDR with so many clients. Still, I have these moments of awe when I see just how EMDR affects the body. I often say to clients that I wish I could video them during EMDR so they could see their body releasing the trauma, stress, and tension. Our bodies hold onto trauma, plain and simple. After completing EMDR, clients reported reduced physical ailments, such as back pain or shoulder pain. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/how-do-the-struggles-of-depression-and-anxiety-change-our-daily-lives monthly 0.5 2024-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1717521902010-V98OIOK7F36AZSWIX660/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How do the Struggles of Depression and Anxiety Change Our Daily Lives? - Depression and anxiety can make living your day-to-day life very difficult. It can be caused by many different factors. Trauma, loss of a loved one, lack of support or love, and more. Depression looks different for everyone. People can hide how they are truly feeling really well in social settings. You would never think that the funniest kid in school would be struggling, but you never know what they do when they are alone. When dealing with depression and anxiety, the things you used to love might start to feel like a chore. Going through the motions, but not mentally focused. When the anxiety takes over, and you get trapped in your own thoughts, it feels like you are on a mind roller coaster. Sometimes, small inconveniences can trigger something from the past such as, hearing yelling at the TV for sports. Even though it is not the same type of yelling or violence, the sound of yelling can trigger your PTSD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1717523307927-C41EIUM3WJTPXZC6SW4C/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How do the Struggles of Depression and Anxiety Change Our Daily Lives? - How I Gained my Self-Love Back Some things I found that were super helpful to gain self-love, is to truly take care of yourself. Even if all you do in a day is brush your hair and teeth, that is still a form of self-care. Taking time to yourself, whether it be taking yourself to go get food, watching the sunset alone, taking a drive, even a nice long shower are all things that help you connect with yourself. I really enjoy doing skincare, so that is my favorite form of self-care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1717523200644-P4T2DX0UMP8OOMKSG4MR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How do the Struggles of Depression and Anxiety Change Our Daily Lives? - This is a message to remind you… Take care of yourself before anything else. You are enough, you are worthy, you are beautiful, and don’t let the wrong people tell you otherwise. It’s time to walk away, block, and remove yourself from anything negative in your life. I promise, it is not worth feeling worthless, just for someone to love you. You are more than that. You deserve true happiness and sometimes people come into our lives to teach us lessons and all we can do is thank them for that. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/identifying-different-therapeutic-modalities monthly 0.5 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1717103078838-N58C3PKMR0BWZ3YQHUH2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Identifying Different Therapeutic Modalities There are a vast array of therapeutic modalities used by mental health counselors across the globe. At Movement Counseling + Wellness, our therapists integrate a multitude of modalities depending on the client’s needs. If you are actively seeking counseling services, currently engaged in counseling, or simply curious, here are just a few commonly utilized and empirically based modalities offered at Movement Counseling + Wellness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/07ecd94b-0d31-43c1-8488-c00f1b43589c/Rachel+Friedkin.jpg Blog - Identifying Different Therapeutic Modalities - Who Am I? My name is Rachel Monroe and I work at Movement Counseling + Wellness as a therapist. I work with adolescents and adults for individual therapy and co-facilitate a weekly process group called, Teen Talk. In my work with clients, I tend to integrate components from each of the modalities listed above, as well as Narrative Therapy and Depth Psychology, utilizing principles related to story-telling, re-authoring of one’s personal narrative and existentialism. I believe in approaching healing from a holistic lens, integrating all parts of a person into the therapeutic process, including the body, mind, and heart. I have passions for physical movement/fitness, nutrition and connecting with nature as means for emotional regulation, spiritual health and a sense of being grounded. https://www.movement-counseling.com/blog/what-is-play-therapy monthly 0.5 2024-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1709241055339-L9716Y2L26UPV3H6Z02Z/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What is Play Therapy? To put it simply, Play Therapy is working with children, usually in the age range of 3-12, using play to explore therapeutic concepts rather than talk. For adults and teenagers, we have language to explore our feelings and our experiences in a meaningful way, this is not the case for young children. Children can lack the emotional vocabulary and the capacity for a fifty minute session where they are forced to talk to an adult with no other engaging stimulation, so we use play as in intermediary to the therapeutic work. Common play can include cards, board games, physical activity like catch or basketball, sword fighting, hitting a punching bag, hide and seek, blowing bubbles, making art, the list goes on and on, it is in the name, we play! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e3b916b51e8d44906c4144/1709244320010-HFQKW8Y51149VNI14VLD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What is Play Therapy? In Child-Centered Play Therapy, a main focus is for the therapist to provide a safe, and consistent environment for the client. The therapist remains the same from week to week and is not there to punish or shame or judge, simply support. The client can feel safe, comfortable, and supported, knowing that the therapist will be the same as they were every other time. 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