EMDR is a method by which the brain is able to process the trauma in a way that the trauma becomes unstuck and you are no longer reliving or experiencing the distressing body sensations and emotions of the event. EMDR is utilized both with adults and children with the support of the caregiver.

TraumaPlay™ is a flexible- sequential based model developed by Paris Goodyear-Brown to address trauma through an attachment based lense by providing the child with play- based directive techniques (and non-directive play) to incorporate components of the model such as safety and security, soothing the physiology, play-based gradual exposure and narrative work for example. Additionally, the TraumaPlay therapist works together with the child and caregiver(s) to increase security, enhance connection and to help the caregiver(s) to hold the child’s story in a helpful and meaningful way, while also delighting in the child.

Play is the natural language for children. When given the opportunity, children will reveal what they have seen, what they know and what they believe about themselves and the world around them. Through this process, the therapist is fully present in this healing relationship through observation, reflection, entering into their play (when invited or when necessary to aid in becoming unstuck) and ultimately to delight in the child and support them in their healing journey.

To learn more about Play Therapy please go to The Association for Play Therapy™.

https://a4pt.org/

Filial Therapy entails training caregivers to utilize special play skills to create or improve attachments between the child and caregivers, especially those in adoptive or foster care placements, but also caregivers who have had a difficult time connecting with their child due to many different reasons. I am honored to work closely with caregivers and acknowledge the important role they play in their child's healing process.

A client of any age selects and places miniatures in a sand tray for the purpose of processing or gaining insight. Miniatures become metaphors and symbols to share and process areas of conflict, life experiences or even to gain a deeper understanding ot the parts of self or family in a less intrusive way then traditonal talk therapy.

We provide supervision for:

*Credendialing for a Registered Play Therapist™

* Licensure for MSW

* Licensure for LPC