Play therapy is the method of learning and brain development for all children, including adolescents. In order to effectively work with children, a therapist must be able to engage in various play therapy techniques including: sandtray, sensory play, expressive arts, developmental play, experiential play, creative play, collaborative play, and attachment-based play. For more information, please visit the leading national authority on play therapy and children, the Association for Play therapy at www.a4pt.org. Please also visit the below link to learn more about how play therapy works and why it is crucial for child development.
https://www.a4pt.org/page/WhyPlayTherapy
Resources on Child Development and Parenting:
- Southwest Human Development
- The Inspired Treehouse
Recommended Books:
- Toddler Discipline for Every Age Link to Amazon
- Parenting with Love and Logic Link to Amazon
- The Teenage Brain Link to Amazon
- The Whole-Brain Child Link to Amazon
Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors
- Understanding and Coping with Children's Sexual Behaviors https://www.nctsn.org/sites/de...
- National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth http://www.ncsby.org/content/s...
- Toni Cavanaugh Johnson, Ph.D. - child sexual abuse expert http://www.tcavjohn.com/produc...