September Play Therapy Wrap-Up
Hello everyone. I found more great news articles and resources this month that I wanted to share. Here is a smattering of highlights. For all of September's Play Therapy news, go to our news section at MyPlayTherapyPage.com.
-This newsletter from the New England APT includes a great short article by Laurel Hemmer, a recap of a presentation by Linda Lowenstein, and more. Speaking of Linda Lowenstein, as usual she has posted more great articles to her site this month. The first takes a thorough look at Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and the second deals with child abuse.
-This article, posted a day after the 10th anniversary of 9/11, takes a look at our nation's collective post-traumatic reactions to the tragedy, and suggests ways to continue the healing process. This September has seen it's share of traumatic events, as well. Namely with the devastating wildfires spreading across the South Central regions of Texas. Though the devastation has abated, this article provides some excellent advice on how to talk to your children in such intense and terrifying events.
-This article provides 20 of the best resources and search engines for high school counselors.
-Play therapy with autistic children takes many different approaches.This video provides an interesting look at a play therapy session in which the practitioner takes a less restrictive approach in order to encourage a longer attention span. I also came across this very moving essay excerpted from Tom Fields-Meyer's book "Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordinary Son". Great title.
-When it comes to parenting, setting some ground rules is important. But it's also important to acknowledge that every child is unique and your parenting style must be tailored to their specific personality. A recent study suggests that doing so can have profound effects on symptoms of depression and anxiety in children.
-This article is a bit dated, but clearly there has not been a decrease in exposure to movie violence.
-Results from a study performed in 2008 have shown that the neural development of children of low socioeconomic status can be different than that of their more privileged peers. In fact, their brain functioning tends to resemble that of stroke victims. This is one of the most interesting articles I've read in weeks.
-Yoga has been on the rise for years and it looks like it's finally making it's way into the world of play therapy in New Jersey.
-This article is a useful resource for diagnosing and treating mood disorders in children and adolescents.
-Congratulations to the Child Advocacy and Play Therapy Institute at the University of Mississippi for being named an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the APT!
-This article isn't new, but it's definitely worth a read. Two Harvard staffers discuss play-based vs. skills-based curricula and suggest that play-based learning teaches empathy, as well as an openness to learning, both of which are crucial to academic and social-emotional success.
-Looking for a practical reason to make a trip to Italy? Perhaps you should attend the Play Therapy Institute in Tuscany next March. I must admit the description is tempting:
"An international play therapy study institute set in a picturesque 14th century villa on a mountainside in Tuscany. Learn about play therapy from American and Italian mental health professionals. Visit ancient Italian cities on day trips including Florence, Pisa, Assisi, Siena, and Lucca. Meet other graduate students and mental health professionals from throughout the United States and Italy."
Visit our articles and resources site for our full list of upcoming play therapy events.
Have a brisk and beautiful October!
-This newsletter from the New England APT includes a great short article by Laurel Hemmer, a recap of a presentation by Linda Lowenstein, and more. Speaking of Linda Lowenstein, as usual she has posted more great articles to her site this month. The first takes a thorough look at Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and the second deals with child abuse.
-This article, posted a day after the 10th anniversary of 9/11, takes a look at our nation's collective post-traumatic reactions to the tragedy, and suggests ways to continue the healing process. This September has seen it's share of traumatic events, as well. Namely with the devastating wildfires spreading across the South Central regions of Texas. Though the devastation has abated, this article provides some excellent advice on how to talk to your children in such intense and terrifying events.
-This article provides 20 of the best resources and search engines for high school counselors.
-Play therapy with autistic children takes many different approaches.This video provides an interesting look at a play therapy session in which the practitioner takes a less restrictive approach in order to encourage a longer attention span. I also came across this very moving essay excerpted from Tom Fields-Meyer's book "Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordinary Son". Great title.
-When it comes to parenting, setting some ground rules is important. But it's also important to acknowledge that every child is unique and your parenting style must be tailored to their specific personality. A recent study suggests that doing so can have profound effects on symptoms of depression and anxiety in children.
-This article is a bit dated, but clearly there has not been a decrease in exposure to movie violence.
-Results from a study performed in 2008 have shown that the neural development of children of low socioeconomic status can be different than that of their more privileged peers. In fact, their brain functioning tends to resemble that of stroke victims. This is one of the most interesting articles I've read in weeks.
-Yoga has been on the rise for years and it looks like it's finally making it's way into the world of play therapy in New Jersey.
-This article is a useful resource for diagnosing and treating mood disorders in children and adolescents.
-Congratulations to the Child Advocacy and Play Therapy Institute at the University of Mississippi for being named an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the APT!
-This article isn't new, but it's definitely worth a read. Two Harvard staffers discuss play-based vs. skills-based curricula and suggest that play-based learning teaches empathy, as well as an openness to learning, both of which are crucial to academic and social-emotional success.
-Looking for a practical reason to make a trip to Italy? Perhaps you should attend the Play Therapy Institute in Tuscany next March. I must admit the description is tempting:
"An international play therapy study institute set in a picturesque 14th century villa on a mountainside in Tuscany. Learn about play therapy from American and Italian mental health professionals. Visit ancient Italian cities on day trips including Florence, Pisa, Assisi, Siena, and Lucca. Meet other graduate students and mental health professionals from throughout the United States and Italy."
Visit our articles and resources site for our full list of upcoming play therapy events.
Have a brisk and beautiful October!
Posted by Gary at 10/1/2011 12:14 PM 
Categories: Depression, Social Skills, autism, feelings, Executive Functioning, resources, Play Therapy, training, Workshops, play therapy news, Bipolar Disorder
Tags: child therapy Play Therapy play therapist training play therapy news therapy games play therapy articles Sand Tray Therapy child therapy products sandplay parenting autism workshops
Categories: Depression, Social Skills, autism, feelings, Executive Functioning, resources, Play Therapy, training, Workshops, play therapy news, Bipolar Disorder
Tags: child therapy Play Therapy play therapist training play therapy news therapy games play therapy articles Sand Tray Therapy child therapy products sandplay parenting autism workshops
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