Intervention

Creative Ways to Use Inside Out Characters in Play Therapy

Dec 9, 20236 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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Counseling Games for Processing Emotions

Tasha Milligan

Nov 28, 20234 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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Creative Ways to Use Dolls in Play Therapy

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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Creative Ways to Use Monsters in Play Therapy

Tasha Milligan

Aug 5, 20234 min read

Creative Ways to Use Monsters in Play Therapy

Fear of monsters is a hallmark of childhood. It is common for kids to have intrusive thoughts and worries. Sometimes kids who have had...

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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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Emma's Emotional Discovery - A Book and Game to Understand Emotions

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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Creative Ways to Use Cars in Play Therapy

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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Counseling Interventions to Teach Coping Skills / Emotional Regulation

Tasha Milligan

Mar 10, 20233 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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Round-Up of Zones of Regulation Activities and Materials

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 can be helpful for kids with big emotions, but can be expensive, especially if you are trying to equip a full caseload of...

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Tasha Milligan

Feb 4, 20235 min read

Coping Skill Toolbox Ideas

Coping skill toolboxes are handy to have available for when kids have big emotions and need help calming down. Each item is specifically...

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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, 20223 min read

Play Interventions for Anger

This is a round-up of interventions I found online for anger. You will find craft activities, scripts, toys, games, and videos to help...

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Counseling Interventions to Teach About the Brain

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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Creative Ways to Use Puppets in Play Therapy

Tasha Milligan

Nov 17, 20225 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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Tasha Milligan

Oct 20, 20229 min read

Playdough Therapy Ideas

Playdough is an inexpensive tool to use in therapy that has unlimited uses. It is a staple in the coping skill toolboxes that I make with...

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Tasha Milligan

Oct 15, 20222 min read

Using the Mouse Trap Game in Therapy

Mouse Trap is a super fun, interactive game that offers many benefits for counseling. Kids will need to use communication skills, impulse...

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