Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to prolonged and repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse or neglect, military combat, or captivity. Unlike Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Although it’s typically diagnosed in childhood, many adults are still undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. A recent study conducted in the United States found…
Childhood trauma refers to events that cause emotional pain, and distress, or are life-threatening for a child. These experiences can affect their development, behavior, and even their physical and emotional health in the long run. Shockingly,…
Traumatic events, such as abuse, neglect, violence, or accidents, can significantly impact a child’s development and mental health, causing negative effects that can last for years and affect various areas of their lives. However, as professionals,…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health condition among children who have experienced traumatic events. Play therapy has emerged as a valuable tool in helping children heal from trauma, and Minecraft play therapy, in…
You’ve heard over and over again the importance of practicing gratitude in your life. Motivational speakers and coaches talk about it. Religion and spiritual practices talk about it. And yes, even your therapist keeps mentioning the…
When was the last time you got frustrated with yourself? Do you often blame yourself and beat yourself up? Have you ever been harsh with someone, only to be harder on yourself later on? Here are…
If you’re looking for FREE play therapy CEUs, you’ve come to the right place. This post is intended to be an ongoing list of free play therapy training. As a play therapist in training myself, I…
Do you want to know how to support your partner’s mental health goals? And how you can do it without making them feel bad when they don’t follow through? Whether your partner is suffering from depression,…
The basic exercise, which was developed by Stanly Rosenberg, is a polyvagal exercise that helps calm the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve signals to your brain and body that you are safe and that you are…