Why Reflecting Feelings Works (even on adults!) - Play Therapy Parenting® w/ Dr. Brenna Hicks
In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna shares a story of a Mom who has taken Brenna's private parenting coaching,…
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How to be truthful with your kids, even when the truth is hard! (great advice for adoptive families) - Play Therapy Parenting® w/ Dr. Brenna Hicks
In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna discusses the topic of talking to your kids about hard subjects, and why…
The Consequence is Enough - Play Therapy Parenting® w/ Dr. Brenna Hicks
In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna discusses three ways to prevent the "emotional investment" in our child's behavior from…
To a Child, Different is Bad
Sometimes it's easy to forget if a child has a developmental delay, when dealing with their behavior problems. In this episode, Dr.…
Kids already know what they need to work on
"The very heart of play therapy lies in the belief that children innately understand what they struggle with, they just don't necessarily…
Let Your Kids "Play" Through Their Issues
In this video, Dr. Brenna shares an example from her play room to explain how children "play" through their issues. Whereas adults…
The Goodness of Kids
In this video, Dr. Brenna comments on a situation that happened in the lobby of her practice where she overheard a Mom,…
Trends in Child Diagnoses
From ADHD to Autism Spectrum to ODD, CD and Bi-Polar. Dr. Brenna talks about the trends she observes in her practice about…
Seeking child therapy does NOT mean you are failing as parents!
Sometimes it is a struggle when families pursue therapy for their kids. In this podcast, Dr. Brenna helps you to understand the…
Get Your Kids Moving to Combat Diagnoses!
In this video, Dr. Hicks talks about research revealing that a holistic approach, that aligns with Play Therapy, is effective in combating…
Stop Rewarding Negative Behaviors
Many parents don't realize that the way they respond to their kids is actually REWARDING their NEGATIVE behavior! In this video, Dr.…
The Top 3 Most Preventable Behavior Problems
Dr. Brenna discusses the top 3, most easily preventable reasons kids display behavior problems. So before reacting, mentally go through this list…
Play Therapy with Teens
Play Therapy works for all age groups. In this episode, Dr. Brenna explains what play therapy with teens and older populations may…
The "Magic" of Play Therapy
Sometimes, Play Therapy is described as "Magical" because people don't know why it works so well, it just does. In this episode,…
#Badmom
A video that I had to record as a result of a simple bumper sticker on a car in front of me……
How To Increase Your Emotional Vocabulary
The more you understand the "wheel" of emotions, the more you can help your child communicate what they are feeling accurately. In…
The Importance of Learning to "BE" With Your Kid
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, Dr. Hicks explains why sometimes it's okay to simply "be" with your kid. You…
The Four "Pillars" of Play Therapy
The four "Pillars" of Play Therapy are the foundational skills that Play Therapy is built on. Dr. Brenna Hicks gives an overview…
All Feelings Are Valid
In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, Dr. Brenna Hicks talks about the play therapy skill, reflecting feelings, and why it's…