Building a Child-Centered, Co-Parenting Connection
by Jody Sargent, LCSW Divorce GRIEF – A disturbance of trusted family relationships that changes interpersonal connections and the disruption of safe attachments can catapult a family into deep sorrow and grief. Extreme emotional and physical distress can come in waves – and, without warning. Unfortunately, the effects of conflict and divorce can leave each […]
Play is A Child’s Business: Unlocking Growth and Healing Through Play Therapy
By Jody Sargent, LCSW Often, I hear the phrase, “You’re just playing with my child,” after my therapy sessions. While it might seem that way, the truth is, play therapy is a profound and transformative approach to fostering growth and healing. Let me share why play therapy holds immense value in our therapeutic journey. Understanding […]
Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Play Therapy!
Play therapy, in all its wonderful forms, holds the key to unlocking your child’s potential. Whether through visualization, storytelling, crafts, role-playing, toys and objects, or sand play, play therapy allows young minds to express themselves, tap into their creativity, and feel secure within these therapeutic environments. It empowers them to become the authors of their own stories, creating their own happy endings.
What You Need to Know About Play Therapy.
by Jessica Hansen There is a rise in mental health issues among our younger populations. Children are very vulnerable due to their constantly developing brains, making their mental health very critical. Children who struggle with mental health issues may have difficulty forming relationships, performing in school, developing coping skills, expressing emotions appropriately, dealing with hard […]
Children Can Learn to Calm Down, Even After Trauma.
By Jody Sargent As a parent, it can be incredibly difficult to watch your child experience difficult emotions. Whether they are feeling sad, angry, or frustrated, you want nothing more than to make it all go away. However, regulating emotions is an essential part of healthy development, and it is something that children need to […]
Child and Teen Art Therapy Group
Unified Family Therapy is excited to announce a new Child and Teen Art Therapy Group that will begin on March 11th. The group will take place every Thursday for 10 weeks. We are currently offering two age groups 7-12 year olds will meet 4:00 pm -5:30 pm and 13-18 year olds will meet from 6:00 […]
Does My Child or Teen Need a Child Therapist?
Does your child or teen need a child therapist? Is your child experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma? We can help.