https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-tech-solution-creating-healthy/9780735239548-item.html?ikwid=the+tech+solution&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=4188e81ff167201be61e4701a7132427 My recommended read this week is The Tech Solution by Shimi Kang. Very frequently, parents come to me asking how to support their kids with technology. Dr. Kang has some great tips, firstly starting with when to introduce technology to children. 1) Children should be able to demonstra

The Comox Valley Resiliency Campaign is coming up in May! Check out their list of events here: https://www.facebook.com/CvResilienceMonth Check out my event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1328054597714789 Register to hear me and Ki Speer speak about regulation through play: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/play-therapy-workshop-tickets-317184556547 #playtherapy #comoxvalley #childtherapy #comoxvalleymentalhealth #mentalhealth #regulation #emotions #emotionalwellness

https://www.amazon.ca/Visitors-Ms-Kathryn-Lee-Schmidt/dp/B09W78K23N/ref=sr_1_5?crid=5RZ40P0ZYC6N&keywords=visitors+a+book+about+feelings&qid=1648331763&sprefix=visitors+a+book+%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-5 #emotionalliteracy #emotionalregulation #childtherapy #bibliotherapy #arttherapy

My children's book is now up on Amazon Kindle! This was truly a labour of love to do the writing, illustrating, and publishing! https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09TRZWM3T/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1SWF46LJWELOR&keywords=Visitors%3A%20A%20book%20about%20feelings&qid=1646266547&sprefix=visitors%20a%20book%20about%20feeling%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-7&fbclid=IwAR0wOA_iS3v-PIDyvgHxClk3_wN6VFV29Zh0WS7loQmoF5U8buv-hab42Qw #childtherapy #arttherapy #playtherapy #emotionalliteracy #emotionalwellness #emotiona

https://www.counselorkeri.com/2019/03/04/teach-kids-conflict-resolution/ #childtherapy #conflictresolution #socioemotionalskills

#ASD #descalation #parenting #childtherapy

Sensory learning is important to help kids release and regulate their emotions. Give these a try while social distancing. https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas/?fbclid=IwAR1ONn82RAAJe4bpWw7FdgaSEflq-w4ADrby0F0FGQ4jpXmX2DSK6ehyVJk #socialdistancing #artastherapy #childtherapy

https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-help-children-feel-calm-during-a-global-crisis-talking-to-kids-teens-about-covid-19-and-other-gobal-trauma/ #covid19 #anxiety #childtherapy #therapy #mentalhealth

http://www.hanen.org/helpful-info/articles/tuning-in-to-others-how-young-children-develop.aspx #theoryofmind #ASD #childtherapy #arttherapy #Autism

http://www.nature-play.co.uk/blog/schemas-in-childrens-play?fbclid=IwAR18EKU2ClHTZWP25Mj3w8WhYN_15rEiuxbhC2hMhYV2YbXhYN8W68s7E0I# #playtherapy #childtherapy

Re-phrasing common things you say to your children can increase their comprehension and decrease acting-out behaviours. #childtherapy

https://www.monadelahooke.com/oppositional-defiance-faulty-neuroception/?fbclid=IwAR2TrFcTGdRqqpRTr8obk2FdpsJjkaod3rnoAS7hvqad0XrfBwlP6kFd6lI #oppositionaldefiantdisorder #childpsycholgy #childtherapy

http://www.fullcupplaytherapy.com/blog/6thingsmostpeopledontknowabout-playtherapy #playtherapy #therapy #childtherapy

https://heartofdeborah.com/self-talk-in-kids.html #childtherapy #mentalhealth #positivepsychology

“We all need mental health days on occasion. Teaching kids when to recognize when they truly need a break and giving them permission to take it is a gift that they will cherish well into adulthood.” http://www.scarymommy.com/kids-need-mental-health-days/?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=spaceships #mentalhealth #childtherapy #selfcare #selfregulation

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-child-psychology-art-therapy-idUSKBN0KP22S20150116 #arttherapy #childtherapy