
Emotional Dysregulation in Disguise: Supporting Anxious, Perfectionist Children
Your “perfect” child might be struggling inside. Learn how perfectionism can signal anxiety and what tools help kids build self-compassion and resilience.

Signs Your High-Achieving Child May Be Struggling: How Play Therapy Supports Internalizing Behaviors
Learn how internalizing behaviors like perfectionism, masking, and anxiety can affect high-achieving kids—and how play therapy helps them process emotions and reconnect with themselves.

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

What Does Progress in Play Therapy Actually Look Like?
Explore the 3 phases of the play therapy process—exploration, choice, and empowerment—and learn what real progress looks like at every stage of your child’s healing journey.