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This blog post focuses on games that Dr. Gary has found useful in his practice.Read now
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Cooperative and Non-Competitive Games
Read nowCooperative and non-competitive games are ideal for children and families, and are often used by therapists, counselors, and teachers. In a non-competitive game there are no winners or losers, usually information is exchanged. Probably the most popular non-competitive game used...
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August Play Therapy Wrap-Up
Read now“Men should learn to live with the same seriousness with which children play.” – Nietzsche (philosopher, writer) Blog Netflix has released an original show about teen suicide. 13 Reasons Why is about a teen girl who commits suicide and how...
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June Play Therapy Wrap-Up
Read now“Deep meaning lies often in childish play.” – Johann Friedrich von Schille (German poet 1759–1805) Blog Dr. Gary’s play room is stacked to the ceiling with therapeutic games for children -literally! We got a peak at a few of those...
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What are the “Must Have” Toys for a New Play Therapist? By Jennifer Taylor
Read nowQuestions about “must have” toys get asked so many times by clinicians new to the field of play therapy. And, the answers can vary widely. I’ve given parents some of my favorite toys in the past. Dr. Landreth’s “Must Have” Toy Categories:...
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May Play Therapy Wrap-Up from My Play Therapy Page
Read nowMy Play Therapy Page has posted the May Monthly Wrap-Up! Click here to go to MyPlayTherapyPage.com From the Blog (click here for more informative posts) Thanks to Amy Flaherty for helping us get the sand toys organized. Shelf by shelf she reshaped...