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4 Ways to Help Develop Strong Executive Functioning Skills
By Alexandra Finkel LCSW Kind Minds Therapy NYC @kindmindstherapy What is Executive Functioning, and why does it matter? Executive...

theplayfulpsychologist
Apr 19, 20203 min read


Tele-Health: How COVID-19 is Re-Shaping Our Healthcare System & How You Can Adapt.
By Emily Hanlon In the Australia’s current climate and in the midst of COVID-19, it is expected that many families are choosing the...

theplayfulpsychologist
Mar 19, 20207 min read


The Stress of Pregnancy & Maternity Leave
By Emily Hanlon When I found out I was pregnant, I was obviously excited and over the moon! But trying to navigate extreme morning...

theplayfulpsychologist
Feb 20, 20206 min read


Parenting Styles: Which is Linked to the Best Outcomes in Kids?
By Emily Hanlon As most of you know, I am expecting my first child in May 2019. Whenever I speak to first-time mums about parenting, the...

theplayfulpsychologist
Jan 21, 20204 min read


Using The Lifeline Tool in CBT
By Emily Hanlon A couple of weeks ago, I posted a strategy snapshot on case formulations. I mentioned that I typically use the 5 P CBT...

theplayfulpsychologist
Nov 8, 20192 min read


How Does Fidgeting Help Concentration?
Recently, we have seen a rise in the craze of ‘fidget toys.’ All of a sudden, it seems as though every child in every classroom...

theplayfulpsychologist
Oct 28, 20193 min read


Review: Play Therapy Online Training Course
By Emily Hanlon Earlier this year, I completed an online course through Play Therapy Online Training. It was a certified course that I...

theplayfulpsychologist
Oct 1, 20195 min read


Five Messages Every Teenager Needs to Hear
By Emily Habelrih Recently, more and more people have DM’d me about adolescents and challenging behaviour at home. I believe that every...

theplayfulpsychologist
Sep 17, 20191 min read


Apps & Therapy
By Emily Habelrih Love it or hate it, technology has helped us in so many ways. One way that I have found it easier to engage my clients...

theplayfulpsychologist
Sep 2, 20197 min read


Trauma-Focused Therapy: Free Resources
By Emily Habelrih The National Institute of Mental Health (USA) defines childhood trauma as: “The experience of an event by a child that...

theplayfulpsychologist
Aug 24, 20191 min read


Bribery vs Reinforcement: What's the Difference?
By Emily Habelrih Earlier this week I posted my first ‘strategy snapshot’ which discussed the difference between positive reinforcement...

theplayfulpsychologist
Jul 1, 20193 min read


What University Never Taught Me About Being a Teacher
By www.themusingblog.com Emotional wellbeing. Such a simple concept. Students need to feel safe, included and confident to learn in the...

theplayfulpsychologist
Jun 27, 20193 min read


Feeding Happy Kids
By Deedee Zibara These days, more and more of our children are experiencing feeling down and depressed. Frequently reported symptoms of...

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May 6, 20193 min read


So, What Actually is Child Psychology?
By Emily Habelrih By now, many people are familiar with the role of a psychologist. However, a lot of people still struggle with the...

theplayfulpsychologist
Apr 3, 20193 min read


Integrating Learning & Play
By Emily Habelrih I have once again had the privilege of writing an article for Safari. This article is all about integrating learning...

theplayfulpsychologist
Mar 19, 20191 min read


Approaching Your Child's Teacher: The Do's and Don'ts
By Emily Habelrih How should you approach your child’s teacher if you are concerned about something that is occurring at school?...

theplayfulpsychologist
Mar 12, 20193 min read


The Trials & Tribulations of Parenting: Managing Behaviour in the Home.
By Megan Harbrow (@fromkayleytoparker) From the moment you see those two lines appear, you begin to picture exactly who you will be as a...

theplayfulpsychologist
Feb 20, 20199 min read


10 Top Tips for Turning an Awkward Parent Meeting into a Mic Drop
By Jennifer Foster (@goodmorningmsfoster) One thing I am always asked about is how on EARTH do I approach a parent whose child I believe...

theplayfulpsychologist
Feb 12, 20196 min read


PLEASE KNOW: A Letter to Teachers From the Mother of a Son with Autism.
By Randa Habelrih It's been a few years since our son graduated from high school. There were times I never thought he would, but the...

theplayfulpsychologist
Feb 4, 20194 min read


5 Ways to Foster Your Child's Imaginative Play
Last month, I had the privilege of writing an article on fostering imaginative play, for a website called Safari. Safari's mission...

theplayfulpsychologist
Jan 29, 20191 min read
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