Wonders Counseling Blog
Support for Children When There is a Divorce
Divorce can be difficult on everyone, but the challenges are ten-fold when there are children in the picture. Children are the ones who often end up suffering the most as a result of divorce. This can be because no one has explained to them what’s happening, or even...
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4 Ways to Learn More in Less Time: Help for an Information Junkie!
I confess I am an information junkie. I love to read. I love to learn. I love to share what I learn with others! I'm insatiable I admit. I have a thirst for knowledge that is never completely quenched. Time is a precious commodity and as life flies by so quickly these...
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Help for Parents When Children Lie
A common frustration among parents, teachers, and those who work with children is when children lie. Often, we focus on the problem behavior. However, it is important to look past the actual lie and try to figure out what is underneath the lying. In other words, the...
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3 Steps to Make Life Happen with Goal Setting and an Action Plan
It's that time of year again. We are bringing one year to a close soon and as we pull up to the brink of a new year with new hope we start dreaming of the life we want in the new year. Dreaming of what you want for your life and career is an important first step....
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Help Brain & Body Work Together
Your brain is an incredible structure that is capable of so much more than you give it credit for. It controls a variety of functions that happen without conscious thinking, such as your breathing and your beating heart. Your brain is command central for your balance,...
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6 Signs a Child is Not Happy in School
Preschool typically is a happy time in a child's life and then they move on to elementary school. There is no denying that school can be challenging for a lot of children. There are times when they have conflicts with their friends or there are times when they...
read moreAccomplishing Dreams for Growth: Spotlight on Cary Hamilton
Therapist Spotlight November 2018 - Cary Hamilton, MA, MFT, LMHC, CMHS, RPT-S Accomplishing Dreams for Growth is written by Contributing Author Liz Gray, LCSW, RPT. Cary Hamilton, MA, MFT, LMHC, CMHS, RPT-S first discovered play therapy during her graduate studies...
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Encouraging Children vs. Praising or Criticizing
In my many years providing therapy for children and families, I have felt passionate about helping parents to be very clear about their vision and purpose when it comes to raising children. I also believe it's so important for teachers to give consideration to the...
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Treatment for Trichotillomania using Play Therapy Techniques
It is important that therapists who work with children & adolescents with Trichotillomania – a type of Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BRFB) otherwise known as “hair pulling disorder” – understand the potential causes as well as treatment for Trichotillomania....
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A List of Children’s Books About Divorce
I receive requests for recommendations on books that will help children through the process of adjusting and healing when their parents are going through the process of divorce. I decided to create a post here on the blog as a go-to list of my favorite children's...
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Helping Parents Understand How and Why Play Therapy Works
It is my hope that this article will provide resources and information that will help parents understand how and why play therapy works in the effort of supporting children in emotional and mental healing. I hope therapists will share this article with parents...
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The Effects of Physical Injury on Mental Health
Experiencing an injury, especially a long-term one, is clearly not a pleasant experience. However, it’s fraught with more than just the physical pain and discomfort. When you have a severe injury to your body and are facing a long recovery process, your mental health...
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6 Things to Do for Whole Health and Wellbeing Every Day
If you want to take care of both your mental and physical health, there are some things you should be doing every day. Getting into these habits will help you to ensure your whole health and wellbeing. it's important to remember that taking care of your mental health...
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4 Ways to Train the Brain for Success in Life and Career
The mind can be a beautiful thing, but it can also cause trouble. Believe it or not, you often are held back in life because of the way you think. Your mind can fuel your success in life and career or it can be your downfall. The good news is, you can train your...
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Patience With Private Practice Building: Spotlight on Jennie Mazza Jones
Patience With Private Practice Building is written by Contributing Author Liz Gray, LCSW, RPT. Jennie Mazza Jones, LCSW, RPT, CCPT went from being a therapist in a foster care program to building a private practice of her own. Today we are featuring Jennie’s career...
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Grow Your Play Therapy Practice: 5 Reasons to Attend the APT Play Therapy Conference in 2019
I traveled to Phoenix, Arizona this week to attend the APT national conference and I feel inspired to share with therapists who practice play therapy reasons to attend the APT play therapy conference in 2019! I want you to start saving your money and plan to attend...
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Feeding Your Spirit with These Actions
Feeding your spirit is something you may not include on your daily to-do list. It may or may not be anything to do with religious practice. Maybe it is a matter of acknowledging that you are not merely a mind and a body. You also have an essence, a soul, a spirit...
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Physical Signs of Stress and What to Do
You undoubtedly are well aware of how stress affects your mental health, as that connection is obvious. What a lot of people don't realize is that there are physical signs of stress that manifest before you may even realize how much stress you are enduring. You may...
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