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Tasha Milligan
Jan 302 min read
How to Use Dino Meal Game in Play Therapy
Dino Meal is an exciting, engaging game to help children face fears and overcome stuck points.
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Tasha Milligan
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Mancala in Counseling: Define the Goal
Mancala can be used in therapy to help children become aware of goal setting and staying on track. This article highlights therapeutic goals
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Tasha Milligan
Dec 9, 20237 min read
Creative Ways to Use Inside Out Characters in Play Therapy
Check out these creative ways to use Inside Out characters in play therapy, including free games, printables, crafts, dress up, and play.
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Tasha Milligan
Nov 28, 20235 min read
Counseling Games for Processing Emotions
Enjoy these free and low-cost games to help children understand feelings and process emotions in play therapy.
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Tasha Milligan
Oct 28, 20237 min read
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Games
This is a list of affordable and free cognitive behavioral (CBT) counseling games to use in play therapy.
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Tasha Milligan
Sep 5, 20235 min read
Creative Ways to Use Dolls in Play Therapy
A list of creative ways to use dolls in play therapy to help children process emotions and experiences.
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Tasha Milligan
Aug 5, 20234 min read
Creative Ways to Use Monsters in Play Therapy
Monsters can be an engaging way to address worries and anxiety in therapy. This is a list of creative ways to use monsters in play therapy.
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 22, 20235 min read
Why Play Games in Therapy?
Games are powerful tools when working with children. There are so many ways that children can learn and grow through play, including...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Emma's Emotional Discovery - A Book and Game to Understand Emotions
Emma's Emotional Discovery is a short story and a game to help children better understand their emotions. It helps children understand...
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Tasha Milligan
Apr 7, 20233 min read
Creative Ways to Use Cars in Play Therapy
Many kids love to play with toy cars. However, as a counselor, it is important to know how to bring therapeutic value to the session when...
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Tasha Milligan
Mar 18, 20233 min read
Play Therapy Ideas for Somatic Symptoms
Somatic symptoms can be difficult to treat because kids often lack awareness of how their symptoms are related to their emotions. Play is...
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Tasha Milligan
Mar 10, 20234 min read
Counseling Interventions to Teach Coping Skills / Emotional Regulation
Introducing coping skills to manage emotions is a good starting point in counseling. It allows time to develop healthy rapport and...
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Tasha Milligan
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Round-Up of Zones of Regulation Activities and Materials
Over the past few years, many resources for the Zones of Regulation have popped up. The zones help kids become aware of the levels of...
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Tasha Milligan
Feb 7, 20233 min read
DIY Fidget Toy Round-Up
Fidget toys are great to include in a coping skill toolbox for kids who need help coping with anxiety, anger, and ADHD.
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Tasha Milligan
Feb 4, 20235 min read
Coping Skill Toolbox Ideas
Learn how to put together coping skill toolboxes to help children be prepared when they get upset and lose control of their emotions.
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Tasha Milligan
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Coping Skill Flashcards
Coping skill flashcards are helpful to help kids remember what to do in the heat of the moment when they need help calming down. When...
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Tasha Milligan
Dec 27, 20225 min read
Felt Boards in Play Therapy
I remember flannel boards from Sunday school as a child. It was fun to watch the characters and the setting on the board as the Bible...
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Tasha Milligan
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Play Interventions for Anger
This is a round-up of interventions I found online for anger. This post includes craft activities, scripts, toys, games, and videos to...
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Tasha Milligan
Nov 22, 20224 min read
Counseling Interventions to Teach About the Brain
There are some amazing resources available to help children understand the brain and how it works. This is a round-up of some of the best...
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Tasha Milligan
Nov 17, 20226 min read
Creative Ways to Use Puppets in Play Therapy
Puppets are useful in many ways in therapy, from expressing creativity, to storytelling, and externalizing emotions, they provide a safe...
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