Understanding Nervous System States: A Guide for Therapists, Parents, and Beyond
Learn about dorsal vagal, sympathetic, and ventral vagal states of the nervous system, informed by Polyvagal Theory—plus regulation strategies to help children manage fight-or-flight or shutdown.
Understanding Your Child’s Behavior Through the Lens of Play Therapy
Discover how your child’s nervous system responses show up in play therapy, and how therapy supports emotional regulation, safety, and resilience.
The Therapeutic Relationship: Why It’s the Key to Successful Play Therapy
Discover how a strong therapeutic relationship, unconditional positive regard, and safety support healing in play therapy for children and families.
Understanding the 4 Core Threats to a Child’s Nervous System: Insights from Synergetic Play Therapy
Learn the four types of threats that can trigger anxiety or dysregulation in children, based on Synergetic Play Therapy, and how play therapy can help your child feel safe and supported.
How I Support Children Through Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and More in Play Therapy
Discover how play therapy supports children experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, and more. Learn how sessions are individualized for growth, regulation, and healing