Tasha MilliganNov 28, 20234 min readCounseling Games for Processing EmotionsEnjoy these free and low-cost games to help children understand feelings and process emotions in play therapy.
Tasha MilliganSep 28, 20235 min readCounseling Games for Families / DivorceThis post offers many options for playing games in counseling with families or addressing divorce. When working with families, games are...
Tasha MilliganAug 28, 20233 min readSelf-Esteem Games for CounselingA compilation of counseling games to help children with self-esteem and self-concept issues.
Tasha MilliganJun 22, 20235 min readWhy 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...
Tasha MilliganOct 15, 20222 min readUsing the Mouse Trap Game in TherapyMouse Trap is a super fun, interactive game that offers many benefits for counseling. Kids will need to use communication skills, impulse...
Tasha MilliganJun 28, 20224 min readCounseling Games for Coping SkillsDuring the first phase of counseling, I always try to focus on helping children develop coping mechanisms. This provides them with tools...
Tasha MilliganJun 25, 20224 min readGrief Games: Counseling Games to Help Children with Grief and LossSome kids seem to sail through grief with no problems, while others get stuck. Some kids clam up and do not want to talk at all about...
Tasha MilliganJun 9, 20224 min readAnxiety Games: Counseling Interventions for Children with AnxietyWhile anxiety is a common problem among children, games and interventions specific to anxiety seem to be few. Games can be a powerful...