#255: Parenting & Play Therapy (Feat. McKenzie Reaume)
Update: 2024-05-01
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“Play is their language; toy is their words.” - Kenzie
Our 4th daughter, McKenzie joins the podcast today and PARENTS- YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. There are so many valuable tools, mindsets, and words of wisdom shared by Kenzie. She is passionate about giving kids language and helping parents strengthen family relationships.
“If you play with them when they are little, they will feel safe when they are older.” - Suz
Topics:
- How playing draws out a child
- Counselor's role in play therapy
- Allowing space for the work to unfold
- How to know if counseling is needed
- Identifying emotions and helping kids have language skills
- Other, parent included therapy options
- Being a present parent during the counseling season
Questions to ask counselor:
- Any personal “need to know” about counselor
- Resources you can have to help child post session
- What does confidentiality look like?
- Knowing more about the process
- Asking to see the playroom
- How to honor the process post session
Resources:
- Raising Emotionally Strong Boys
- The Whole Brainchild
- Deeray (Author) has lots of helpful books
Podcast Resources:
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