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Tabletop Role-Playing Games & Autism
What are tabletop role-playing games? Group therapy can be more engaging than you ever imagined! Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are a form of roleplay where players get to design their own characters, and participate in an unfolding story by describing their...
The Gift(edness) of Play
What does it mean to be gifted? There is no one way to be gifted. Gifted children and adults may think differently, feel differently, and see the world differently from their neurotypical peers. Many gifted individuals are intellectually and academically talented,...
Gaming Your Anxiety
Can stress be…. good, actually? Anxiety is a powerful emotion. It can overwhelm, disrupt, and dysregulate—and can make the tasks of daily living really difficult. People with high anxiety often struggle to maintain social connections, navigate high-stress situations,...
Footprints in the Sand Tray: ADHD, Storytelling, and Sandplay Therapy
Before I knew what sand tray work was, I thought it was about setting figurines into sand to create a still-life 3D picture that is ripe with symbolism. That is all true. However, I have learned that sand tray is anything but still. It is a living, moving story. There...
Let’s Stop The Pain.
We choose to stand up against racism. The reaction from the Black community is not just based on one moment captured on camera, but thousands of moments captured in their own life experiences, combined with millions of generational trauma experiences. Think about it....
Telehealth and Addressing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) at TheraThrive
Dear Valued TheraThrive Client, You are our VIP. We care about you, and your well-being is very important to us. To ensure your health and safety, and to support our community in social distancing, we are moving our client sessions online, at least for the next two...
Engaging in Kindness: What really is self-care?
What really is self-care? (hint: Engaging in Kindness) In our world we are often told that what we do is never enough, and that we must rush, rush, rush onto the next goal, task, or obligation. Whether it is coming home after a long day at...
Struggling to be Perfect
Struggling to be Perfect Do you remember a time when you felt diminished, unworthy, or imperfect? Lately I have noticed the amount of pressure we place upon ourselves to be more or better, often deriving from the feeling of never being enough. Our society demands so...
Beginning to Explore Your Identity
Beginning to Explore Your Identity Terms, Definitions, Labels—Do They Help? Recently I was reflecting on how we can support those who begin to question their gender and/or sexuality. I have noticed when working with families, individuals, and even couples, often the...
Help for Parents: 5 Things That Help a Child with High Sensitivity and Anxiety
Opening communication about anxiety and neutralizing it can help children feel understood by their parents. It can also help with self-understanding, and thus be a pathway to change. Read the full article here: 5 Things That Help a Child with High Sensitivity and...
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