List of the most popular hashtags for theme #PLAYTHERAPIST

❤️ #speechtherapist #playtherapist #therapistproblems #massagetherapistsm #physicaltherapist #manualtherapist #occupationaltherapist #nutritionaltherapist #blacktherapist #respiratorytherapist

How do I respond when my kids are yelling at me without yelling back at them. . . This is a question a lot of you asked me . . Here are 6 compassionate ways to set solid boundaries around yelling. . . It’s healthy to set a boundary with kids (and others) around the language they use with you, while modelling how to speak kindly in times of conflict. . . It’s important to try and keep the language as simple as possible because when kids are melting down they often can’t understand what we are saying.❤️

Setting the stage for success is so important when supporting kids with their big feelings (and honestly also supporting adults in their big feelings!) Here’s a few tips that I shared last week in the stories (saved under the toddler highlight). How do you set up the environment for success for your kids? Share your tips below! . . . . Follow @ourmamavillage for mental health and behaviour support for parents ❤️

I loved The Upward Spiral Workbook so much that I just had to listen to the original book on Audible. Both books teach CBT skills plus the neuroscience behind them. This is an excellent resource for therapists and for clients who want to know the why behind the exercises you recommend. Check out my full review at the link in my profile.

PUT YOUR MEDIA AWAY AND PLAY! This summer I am starting a global initiative to #putyourmediaawayandplay and to encourage parents to play more with their children and for them to encourage their children to play more, too! . . As a play therapist and mom of two, I understand the value of play firsthand. It is a powerful tool for language development, learning communication and social skills, enhancing imagination, healing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma and strengthening positive attachment between parent and child. . . So put your phones away, turn the television off, shut the iPads and video games down, and be more present and intentional with your children in structured and non-structured environments by sitting on the floor with them, engaging in imaginative play, and spending time more outside!! . . I invite you to join the movement! Who’s with me? . . . . #theparentologist #playtherapist #playtherapy #momlife #mothering #motherhood #parentingcoach #parentingexpert #parenting #parentingadvice #parenthood #parents #moms #playfun #playtime #playbasedlearning #play #playhard #invitationtoplay #playmatters #thisiswhyweplay #playwithme #childhood #children #toddlermom #letthemplay #letthembelittle #letthembekids #letthembewild

I absolutely loved Training Your Anger Monster. It was written by two therapists who specialize in anger management and it is full of excellent activities to use with kids who are struggling. You could send this home with parents or use it in your office but either way you won't be disappointed. You can find my full review and get your own copy at the link in my profile. @angermanagementu #therapybooks

I'm making plans to read even more in 2019 and this book stack by @sharondraper has me totally inspired. What were your favorite books in 2018 and what are you planning to read in the new year?

When @hubforhelpers reached out to me about their resources for therapists, I was hooked immediately. Their website is full of worksheets and activities that are designed by therapists for therapists. I had the chance to review the CBT Activity Workbook for Kids. It comes with 40 colorful and effective worksheets that you can download and use as often as you like. You can check out my full review and find out more about their great resources at the link in my profile.

We teach kids how to be empathetic and caring to others by first being empathetic and caring to them. Sometimes it’s hard when they have such big feelings about things like what cup they use or what yogurt they eat (or was that just me this morning). Being empathetic means we try to understand their perspective, it means we know that even though their problems don’t seem big to us, it is important to them. It’s not about trying to get their big emotions to stop, but we are teaching them their inner voice, a way to be gentle to themselves as they grow. Empathy is saying “that must be really hard”. Or “It’s so tough to go to bed when you just want to have fun.” Or “Your feelings matter, even when I disagree with you.” It doesn’t mean we give in to them (in fact boundaries are also key - post on this coming later this week), but it means we understand them and can connect with their feelings instead of rejecting feelings. How do you empathize with your kids? Tell us more below!