You Just Play? What Play Therapy Is
So what is Play Therapy? The Association for Play Therapy defines Play Therapy as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists...
Read MoreSo what is Play Therapy? The Association for Play Therapy defines Play Therapy as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists...
Read MoreWhen someone breaks a bone, experiences chest pain or is diagnosed with diabetes, we don’t expect them to navigate a fragmented healthcare system on their own. We recognize that health...
Read MoreOn today’s To Do List: Unload the dishwasher and put the dishes away. On the way to the kitchen, I spy a deer outside my kitchen window… “Oh look a...
Read MoreEvery October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month gives us an opportunity to talk about something that often exists behind closed doors. We talk about recognizing the signs of abuse, supporting survivors...
Read MoreThis month we observe World Mental Health Day, a time to bring attention to mental health and encourage conversations that too often happen quietly, behind closed doors. This year we...
Read MoreThere’s something meaningful about that transition. Seasonal change reminds us we don’t have to force every transformation. Some things simply shift when the time is right. And sometimes, becoming spiritually...
Read MoreWe all know the best treatment is the one you never need. For adults, prevention doesn’t happen through posters or public service announcements. It happens on ordinary days when you’re...
Read MoreThe peer support program that has become Sanctuary’s signature continues to expand, and the new center will be staffed by people who know recovery from the inside because they have...
Read MoreWe talked about recognizing when someone may be struggling, finding the courage to ask the difficult question, listening without judgment, and knowing where to turn when someone needs additional support....
Read MoreWhen sitting with people struggling with addiction I commonly hear the refrain, “I don’t even know who I am.” This state of “not knowing” is typically rooted in a childhood...
Read MoreWatching Star Wars again today, Yoda explained that the Force “surrounds us and penetrates us.” That’s similar to what we call God, what Chinese call Tao, and what Indians call...
Read MoreIf Only Imagine peering through the window of opportunity. Your hands contouring the side of your face, your nose pushed up against the window, your eyes fixated on potential possibilities,...
Read MoreIn this vast world that we live in, with all the chaos that surrounds us on a daily basis, things are often forgotten. This has been the case throughout history...
Read MoreFor Jessica Westmiller, MSW, mental health advocacy has never been confined to a boardroom. For years, her work has placed her alongside firefighters, police officers, healthcare providers, and families during...
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