In looking for recipes for homemade playdough a few weeks ago, I came across a great idea for making stress balls from balloons and playdough. I thought I would share this idea so that other therapists could try this out with clients. To make your own stress ball, simply take a balloon, fill with playdough, then tie off the end. I have also seen other variations in which you fill a balloon with sand or flour, but playdough has the advantage of not being quite as messy if the balloon … [Read more...]
Playdough in Therapy
Last week I shared some recipes for making homemade playdough, salt dough, and cloud dough for use at home or in the therapy office. This week I thought I would share some thoughts for using playdough in therapy. Although intended primarily for child clients, adolescent and adult clients may also enjoy using playdough or modeling clay in session. 1. Relaxation: The simple act of playing with playdough, squishing and rolling it, can be very enjoyable for both children and adults. This can … [Read more...]
Homemade Modeling Dough for Play and Art Therapy
This week I decided to try out a few recipes for homemade play dough that I could then keep in the office for clients. Homemade play dough is relatively inexpensive, non-toxic, and can be customized in lots of ways. I have worked with clients who were sensitive to artificial dyes, so homemade dough without color would be a great option for them to play with. If you don't need to worry about dye-sensitivity, you can color the play dough any color you want using food coloring. I also came … [Read more...]
Can Video Games Be Therapeutic?
As a therapist, have you ever considered using video games in therapy? Over the past few years, I have heard the idea of video games in therapy mentioned a few times and have become more and more interested. In discussing play therapy for home-based sessions, one colleague mentioned that he will sometimes use games on his cellphone as a way to engage with resistant clients or provide a reward and enjoyable activity at the end of a session. Attending a conference in Los Angeles a few years … [Read more...]
Feelings Games
In working with children, I have it can be very helpful to incorporate games and play into the therapy. Although I am not primarily a play therapist, I often utilize play therapy methods in to therapy with children. Because the needs of each client are different, it can be helpful to have a variety of different approaches, such as art, stories, or play therapy. In exploring feelings (or any other topic), one client may respond best to art therapy, one may prefer to just talk, and another … [Read more...]
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