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Big Kids Play Too

September 25, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Big Kids Play Too

This is another one of my “big kid” room setups as I lean heavily this year into trying to continue to practice child-led play-based therapy, even with older children (9-15ish). It’s easier for me to […]

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Dauntless Grace: Trauma & Play (Podcast Interview)

September 6, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Dauntless Grace: Trauma & Play (Podcast Interview)

I recently appeared on the podcast Dauntless Grace to talk about trauma, play, reparenting ourselves, and that infamous consequences post.  You can listen to the interview on their website, Dauntless Grace. It’s also available on […]

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The Creative Potential of “Screen Time”

June 7, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on The Creative Potential of “Screen Time”

I grew up with a lot of technology. We had a home computer since before I was born and we had access to it pretty much whenever, as long as an adult didn’t need it […]

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Finding Treasure

June 7, 2023 The Occuplaytional Therapist Comments Off on Finding Treasure

A few years ago, I was working as an occupational therapist for a group institution/foster home for older children with disabilities. I could basically come once a week and do a group activity that anyone […]

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