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A Hero's Welcome PodcastThe Transformative Power of Play with Jackie FlynnSend us a textExplore the transformative world of play therapy with our insightful guest, Jackie Flynn, a passionate mental health counselor and play therapist from Central Florida. In this enlightening episode, we unpack the power of play therapy to heal psychological trauma across all ages, thanks to the brain's remarkable ability to adapt and change. Jacqueline shares her inspirational journey and dedication to making mental health resources more accessible, especially within BIPOC communities. Recognized by EMDRIA for her advocacy, she elucidates the profound therapeutic value of play, underscoring it as a vital healing process rather than...2025-03-1335 min
Play Therapy Community109: The Power of a Loving Glance in Reconnection After a Long BreakPodcast Episode: The Power of First Connection After a Long Break Welcome back to the Play Therapy Community Podcast. Today, we’re focusing on an essential topic that child therapists can use in their own lives and when working with parents and families: the importance of those first moments when reconnecting with a child after a long break. Whether it’s been a day, a week, or longer, the way we reconnect carries deep, lasting messages for children. I want to share three key points that child therapists can apply to their work with families, emphasizing the impo...2024-10-0812 min
Play Therapy CommunityTherapeutic Play: Tranforming Lives Across the AgesWelcome Back! Hi, it’s Jackie Flynn here! I’m so excited to dive into the world of play therapy with you today. In this episode, I’ll be sharing how play therapy has been a huge part of my life and practice, helping people of all ages heal in ways that words alone can’t. What We’ll Cover: The Power of Play: Play isn’t just for kids—we all need it, even our pets! Play helps build deeper connections, manage stress, and create safety, which is essential for healing. Whether it’s couples therapy, family therapy...2024-10-0130 min
Adam Carolla ShowBrian Regan & Jackie Flynn on The Tonight Show & SetlistsComedians Brian Regan and Jackie Flynn join Adam for a special podcast in Las Vegas at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club. The guys chat about coming up with setlists while on tour and using old material on stage. The guys then chat about doing The Tonight Show and Brian tells the story of how he auditioned and performed for Johnny Carson. The guys also share old memories about Rodney Dangerfield and Jerry Seinfeld.
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Supervision SimplifiedUnlocking the Power of Play: Enhancing The Supervision Experience w/ Jackie FlynnIn today’s episode of “Supervision Simplified,” we are excited to be joined by our amazing friend Jackie Flynn. Jackie is a Registered Play Therapist, as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, helping individuals, groups, and families through Play Therapy and Expressive Arts, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Video Self Modeling, Adolescent Life Coaching, Educational Support, and more.We discuss the valuable integration of Play Therapy and EMDR across all age ranges and mental health needs, as well as how these practices can be best applied and taught in the supervisory setting. Jackie provides her expert insight into the therap...2024-03-0644 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastAn Epic SPI Success Story with Jackie Nourse#727 I'm always harping on the importance of starting a podcast to grow your brand. And for good reasons! But what would happen if you were to take my advice and the first piece of feedback you receive is a one-star review? Would you give up? That's the exact situation Jackie Nourse, aka Traveling Jackie, faced. Undeterred, she followed her passion and turned it into one of my favorite success stories! At JUMP Adventures, Jackie has built an amazing business around her mission of traveling full-time. Listen in to learn how she pulled it off and how she now brings...2023-10-2538 min
This Is Steven FlynnSoundcloud Exclusive - 008 - Steven FlynnSoundCloud Exclusive
New Mix Series featuring a selection of the finest Progressive House & Melodic Techno. A blend of new releases, exclusives, some unreleased tracks aswell as some classics.
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# Track Title Artist Label
1 Talking Like That (Original Mix) Emme, Le Youth This Never Happened
2 Forever and Ever (Steven Flynn Remix) [Hexagonal Music] John Keding
3 Akkala (Extended Mix) Fuenka Settlement
4 Home [Hexagonal Music] LUCERO
5 I Don't if You Don't (Original Mix) Marc Molina Soundteller Records
6 Rapid Unscheduled Assembly (Original Mix) Quivver, Dave Seaman Selador
7 Miracle (Original Mix) WhoMadeWho, Adriatique Rose Avenue
8 Coming Home (Extended Mix) Jardin Pattern
9 About Us (Extended Mix) ...2023-09-131h 49
The Tom Flip Key West Podcast#8 Tom and Tom and Jackie Flynn and Dan BoulgerJackie Flynn was discovered on stage in Boston by the Farrelly brothers, who have since cast him in back to back roles in "King Pin", "There's Something About Mary", "Me, Myself And Irene" "Shallow Hal" and "Stuck On You." Recently, Jackie has had prominent roles in "The Three Stooges," playing opposite Kevin James in "Here Comes The Boom," and the hit series "Loudermilk".Dan Boulger began his comedy career in late 2004 only one week into his freshman year of college. Quickly becoming a favorite in the New England area Boulger started performing nationally after winning the Boston...2023-04-1943 min
Play Therapy Community104. Play Therapists Sharing: Kentucky APT Community Outreach At the time of this recording I at a hotel in LaGrange Kentucky with the board members of Kentucky Association for Play Therapy. I am so inspired by their passion for Play, dedication to helping others, and pure kindness for humanity. If you'd like to learn more about them visit http://kyapt.org/ If you'd like to learn more about Play Therapy visit https://www.a4pt.org/? Visit www.playtherapycommunity.com for more of Jackie Flynn2023-03-1422 min
AskPat 2.0: A Weekly Coaching Call on Online Business, Blogging, Marketing, and Lifestyle DesignWhere Are They Now? Jackie Bolen#1254 Today, we're bookending 2022 with an absolutely incredible Where Are They Now? session. Don't miss this one because my returning guest has accomplished something I genuinely didn't think was possible. Jackie Bolen of ESLspeaking.org has written and published over one hundred books in her niche. That's insane! I had to reconnect with her to learn about the systems she has in place that allow her to be so prolific. You'll hear all about that in this episode. What might surprise you is just how powerful and replicable these business basics can be. We've had Jackie on episodes 1003, 1046, 1147, and 1189. The...2022-12-2924 min
Lessons from the Playroom132. Play Therapy as a Spiritual Practice (Jackie Flynn interviews Lisa Dion)In this episode the tables are turned and the lovely Jackie Flynn, host of the Play Therapy Community Podcast/Facebook group and the Neuroscience of Play Therapy Summits, interviews Lisa about how play therapy and being a play therapist has become a spiritual practice for her over the years. Join Lisa and Jackie as they talk about: What spiritual practice means and how doing our own “work” as a therapist can become a spiritual practice; How the playroom is a giant "meditation cushion" for therapists to grow within themselves as human beings; How to hold a larger...2022-11-0849 min
Play Therapy Community98. EMDR with young children with Anne, Annie, & JackieToday I am so excited to share my conversation with Anne Beckely Forest and Annie Monaco on the Podcast. The Playful EMDR Summit is coming up in just about a week, the in person tickets are sold out, but there's still time left to attend virtually. For those of you who are attending in person, I cannot wait to meet you, make sure if you see me to wave me down and say hello! Anne Beckley Forest's website is https://www.annbeckleyforest.com/ Annie Monaco's website is https://www.anniemonaco.com/ You...2022-10-2623 min
Rick Flynn PresentsDR. JACKIE BLACK - Ph.D., BCC, Relationship Expert, Marriage Educator and Board-Certified Coach Serving Couples. - Ep. 108DR. JACKIE BLACK is here on Rick Flynn Presents and she is a fascinating guest to be sure! 1000+ couples, 8 countries, 35 years and she believes in making every day feel like your honeymoon. A wonderful speaker, "Dr. Jackie" as we call her has been on media for years all over the world and it is an honor to host her right here on our show. Listen...Learn...and Enjoy! Contact Dr. Jackie at: www.DrJackieBlack.com2022-10-1949 min
Comedy @ The Carlson CastEpisode 165: Jackie FlynnOur guest Jackie Flynn is no stranger to the stage and screen; He is a proud winner of the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition. You may know him from his appearances on the hit tv series “Loudermilk” & “King of Queens” or from such movies as “King Pin”, “There’s Something About Mary” and “Me, Myself And Irene”. Jackie will be here at the Carlson for 4 more shows this weekend, grab your tickets now carlsoncomedy.comFor all thinks Jackie visit Jackieflynn.com2022-08-2623 min
Play Therapy Community89. Grow Your Competence and Confidence in Play Therapy with Ann Beckley-ForestJoin me in conversation with Ann Beckley-Forest as we discuss what it’s like to be a beginner in the world of Play Therapy. The path from being a beginner in the field to the felt sense of competence and confidence can be rather challenging for some. There’s so much to learn! Play Therapy is a robust approach to child therapy and it’s at the core of Ann’s work. Ann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in the Buffalo area, and has focused on interventions with children and adolescents throughout her career. She is an auth...2022-08-0915 min
Stuff You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPCEpisode 5: Challenging Imposter Syndrome - Eating the Shit Sandwich featuring Jackie FlynnDuring this episode, I talk with Jackie Flynn (she/her), EdS, LMHC-S, RPT about challenging imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Jackie shares with the listener the mindset shifts that are needed to challenge growth and build confidence. Jackie Flynn is an experienced Certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy, EMDRIA Approved Advanced trainer as well as an education consultant, author and internationally known speaker.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:· Value of therapeutic relationship· ...2022-05-2531 min
Notice ThatPolyvagal Theory and EMDR w/ Kids – Jackie Flynn (70)
Welcome our special guest, Jackie Flynn! Jackie and the hosts discuss the integration of polyvagal theory, EMDR, and play therapy.
Jackie Flynn
EMDRIA approved consultant
Registered Play Therapist and trainer for the Association for Play Therapy
Advanced training provider
Check out her trainings here!
Listen to her Play Therapy podcast here!
Polyvagal Theory & EMDR
Before learning about polyvagal theory, Jackie describes being rigid in therapy.
Her deep desire to provide therapy with fidelity, kept her tied to protocols.
Since integrating polyvagal theory, Jackie has gained confidence in her intuition during sessions.
A significant difference lie...2022-02-091h 08AskPat 2.0: A Weekly Coaching Call on Online Business, Blogging, Marketing, and Lifestyle DesignWhere Are They Now: Jackie Bolen (of AP 1046 and 1003)#1189 Time travel is one of my favorite things, and I love to incorporate it into AskPat by bringing people back to see how things have been going. Jackie Bolen of ESLSpeaking.org has actually been a guest on AskPat a couple of times before, in episodes 1003 and 1046. And she's been on an incredible journey. As you'll learn if you listen to her two previous episodes, she started out doing niche websites and helping people with ESL, and then doing some Amazon-focused stuff. She was going to partner with some people who were supposed to take a bunch of work...2021-09-3021 min
Play Therapy Community81. Integrating Art Into Your Child Therapy PracticeIn this episode, Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a Board-Certified Art Therapist, shares with us simple and practical ways to integrate Art Therapy techniques into our work with kids! I found out about her on ETSY through a search. I was (and still am!!) in awe of her beautiful, artsy therapy tools. I ordered the window of tolerance. Be sure to check out her website https://www.jocelynfitzgerald.com and her book "Colorful Place: a Mindful Story and Art for Kids: on Amazon. Hop in our Play Therapy Community Facebook group to share some of your ideas on how to bring Art into your...2021-08-3141 min
Behind The FunnyEp 196 Jackie Flynn "I Feel Like Jackie Flynn Up Here"You've seen Jackie Flynn in just about every Farrelly Brothers movie or maybe on King of Queens. Did you know he's a stand up from Boston who was discovered by the Farrelly's when they watched him perform stand up? What uber famous star did he make laugh at his wow moment and how was his name used at his funny bad gig? Learn that and more in this weeks episode. Check out Jackie at https://www.jackieflynn.com/ BTF merch available at http://tee.pub/lic/btfpod 2021-06-101h 13
Lessons from the Playroom92. Jackie Flynn: Embracing Online Play TherapyLisa is joined by special guest Jackie Flynn for a conversation on how to make online play therapy a more deeply connected experience for your child clients and their families. They discuss: ...How you can offer authenticity and co-regulation to the session. ...How to create a sense of safety from the very beginning of the session and connect at deeper levels with your clients. ...How to make it a more meaningful experience for your clients (and yourself). ...And how you can use the fact that children are in their...2021-04-2734 min
What About ItWhat About Pranking Your Way To TikTok Stardom feat. Jackie GanskyDo you ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes for some of your favorite TikTokers? In this episode, we’ll tell you that and so much more. We are joined by hilarious TikTok star Jackie Gansky! We discuss her journey to TikTok stardom with over 3.2 million followers, the process behind each of her hilarious pranks, her iconic mother: Chef Nancy, shooting your shot in the DMs, and we play a fun game of PICK YOUR BESTIE where Jackie spills all the tea on her favs in the industry. Also, we get a sneak peek into a new TikT...2021-04-1553 min
Breaking The Ice PodcastComedian Jackie Flynn | Breaking The Ice PodcastComedian / Actor Jackie Flynn joined Breaking The Ice Podcast this week to talk about his show, LOUDERMILK, which will be available on Amazon Prime on Friday. You've probably seen Jack in movies such as Stuck On You, There’s Something About Mary, Kingpin, Me Myself, and Irene, Here Comes The Boom, The Heart Break Kid, Mall Cop, Shallow Hall and MORE.. We talk to Jack about comedy, TV, and first time getting drunk and one of Jackie's old childhood neighbor's checks in the show! REMEMBER: Be sure to check out Jackie's show now in it’s 3rd season called Loude...2021-03-111h 07
Jackie Watches StuffJackie Watches It's a Wonderful LifeJackie and Paul Horton (@paul_horton45) celebrate Christmas with a classic....even though it was never supposed to be one.Must-know:You can visit the REAL Bedford Falls Being an unmarried woman is the WORST. POSSIBLE. FATE.Ernie and Bert are named after Ernie and Bert....or maybe they aren't.Jake the raven ("the crow" in the movie) has been in 1,000+ feature films. We here at Jackie Watches Stuff hope you had a great holiday season – whatever that looks like for you and your loved ones! Use this time to relax, recharge, and....review our podc...2020-12-251h 15AskPat 2.0: A Weekly Coaching Call on Online Business, Blogging, Marketing, and Lifestyle DesignWhere Are They Now: Jackie Bolen from ESLSpeaking.orgToday I'm so happy to welcome Jackie Bolen back on the show! You can find her at ESLSpeaking.org. She was previously on AskPat 2.0 in episodes 1003 and 1046 — definitely would encourage you to go back to those episodes so you can see how far she's come. And that's kind of the theme for the next twenty minutes today. Jackie's going to take us through some of the new developments in her business. You'll learn the strategies she uses for SEO research, scoping out competitor sites, funneling users from free content to her books, and then optimizing her Amazon book listings to...2020-12-1020 min
The Creative Psychotherapist38. Expanding Beyond one-to-one Therapy with Online Training Offerings | Jackie FlynnJackie Flynn is the founder and director of Counseling in Brevard, is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Play Therapist, Trauma Therapist, Couples Counselor, Education Consultant, and Parent Coach.
She is the creator of the following imagery books: Jackie Feels and Animal Imagery: EMDR Inner Resource Development. Her passion for helping children and families in a variety of settings inspired her to open a private practice group in Cocoa Village Florida where she provides caring, thoughtful counseling and therapy to individuals of all ages, families, couples, and groups.
As a proud veteran of the US Army, a...2020-12-0945 minJackie Watches StuffJackie Watches The Hunt for Red OctoberJackie and Sean Flynn (our producer!) single-handedly intercept the world's quietest submarine.Must-know: - Sean Connery's Russian accent is just slightly off.- Never trust a captain with both keys - A fake radiation leak is sure to get everyone off a submarine.Follow us on Twitter @JackieWatches. This episode produced by Sean Flynn (@wxgeek)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jackiewatchesstuff)2020-09-251h 01
Play Therapy Community75: EMDR Therapy with ChildrenIn this Episode, Jackie Flynn, EMDRIA approved consultant and a registered play therapist talks about EMDR therapy with kids. EMDR Therapy has 8 phases: 1. History Talking, 2. Preparation, 3. Assessment, 4. Desensitization, 5. Reprocessing, 6. Body Scan, 7. Closure, 8. Reevaluation. Since children are not miniature adults, it's important to work with children in developmentally appropriate ways. Play Therapy techniques can be integrated into all 8 of the phases to support children's developing brains. Be sure to check out www.jackieflynnconsulting.com if you are an EMDR trained therapist in search of advanced training to teach you how to adapt your work to fit t...2020-09-0945 min
Play Therapy Community74: Sandtray TherapyIn this episode, Jamie shares with us some basic information about Sandtray Therapy. She discusses the importance of formalized training and warns against offering sandtray therapy to your clients if you have not received adequate training. Sandtray is a powerful tool that can open up and heal some painful issues that require specialized training to ensure client emotional safety. Jamie Lynn Langley, LCSW, RPT-S has been a practicing child, family and play therapist in Tennessee for almost 30 years. For most of that time she worked in community mental health before going into private prac...2020-09-0138 minJackie Watches StuffJackie Watches the Star Wars Original Trilogy (part 2)For our final episode of Season One, Jackie and Jarrett Saia complete their Jedi training and defeat the Empire!Must know:Jedi training requires a lot of upper body strengthConsent is coolCGI ruined the original filmsThe "JACKIE WATCHES STUFF Fan Rendition of the Star Wars Theme" was written and composed by Sean Flynn, and performed by the JACKIE WATCHES STUFF House Band.The JACKIE WATCHES STUFF House Band is: Kazoo I: Sean FlynnKazoo II: Sean FlynnBass Kazoo I: Sean FlynnMarimba: Sean Flynn Half-moon tambourine...2020-08-281h 01
Play Therapy Community73: Helping Children with Autism and other Social Communication ChallengesIn this episode, Sarah Wayland shares with us a bit about the developing brain and the differing aspects of those with an autism spectrum disorder. She shares personal stories about the importance of the child relationship and how fluctuations in the parents’ emotional regulation can effect the child. Sarah discusses how children with an autism spectrum disorder often struggle with social situations and how we can support them through parent consultation and working directly with the child themselves. Sarah Wayland is a certified RDI™ Consultant, parent coach, and Special Needs Care Navigator at the comp...2020-08-2556 minJackie Watches StuffJackie Watches the Star Wars Original Trilogy (part 1)Jackie becomes a Jedi thanks to Jarrett Saia!Must-know:Han shot first Jabba is not an actual hut C3PO is awful Follow us on Twitter @JackieWatchesThis episode produced by Sean Flynn (@wxgeek)The "JACKIE WATCHES STUFF Fan Rendition of the Star Wars Theme" was written and composed by Sean Flynn, and performed by the JACKIE WATCHES STUFF House Band.The JACKIE WATCHES STUFF House Band is: Kazoo I: Sean FlynnKazoo II: Sean FlynnBass Kazoo I: Sean FlynnMarimba: Sean Flynn Half-moon tambo...2020-08-211h 04
Play Therapy Community72: Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of FoodIn this episode, Althea Simpson shares with us about how she uses food to support her clients in session when necessary. She explains that some clients may have experienced the trauma of neglect and being without food in their past which can feel extremely dysregulating to clients. When we use food in session, we help our clients to feel nurtured and cared about. Althea Simpson is the founder of Brighter Day Therapeutic Solutions and Unicorn Life Play Therapy Training. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. Additionally, Althea has a B.S...2020-08-1829 min
Play Therapy Community71: Supporting Our LGBTQ YouthIn this episode, Samantha Willis shares with us about the painful experiences that our LGBTQ youth often go through alone. She stressed the importance of acceptance and compassion. She mentions the benefits of displaying symbols, such as a rainbow, that communicate a message that she is a safe person to authentically share with. She recommends that therapists connect with other therapists in their area to maximize benefits for clients in search of a therapist that can support their unique needs. Samantha earned a Master’s of Education in Counseling and Guidance with a concentr...2020-08-1152 min
Play Therapy Community70: Understanding the Aftermath of ShameIn this episode, Sandra explains how shame impacts a child’s development. She offers some tips to process through shame as well as presents a technique that therapists can use to support their clients through the healing process. Sandra B. Stanford, LMHC, has a heart for people who find themselves in hard situations. Because of this passion, she earned her Master’s Degree in Psychological Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University (Orlando campus). She currently is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing at Charis Counseling Center in Titusville, FL. Sandra is certified in EMDR (Eye Moveme...2020-08-0452 minJackie Watches StuffJackie Watches Top GunJackie and Sean Flynn (the producer of Jackie Watches Stuff) fly with Tom Cruise at Top Gun, and mourn Goose's death. Must-know:I feel the need....the need for speed!Awkward sex scenesMaverick maybe started a war?Follow us on Twitter: @JackieWatches This episode was produced by Sean Flynn (@wxgeek)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jackiewatchesstuff)2020-07-2453 min
Two Old QueensWAYNE'S WORLD with Jackie Johnson! Party on, listeners because we're taking a schwing through WAYNE'S WORLD! It's excellent, but does it make you horny? Find out with our babelicious guest, JACKIE JOHNSON (host of the podcast "Natch Beaut")Follow Ryan on twitter and instagram: @Jackie_MicheleProduced by Alec SarcheMusic by Danny CohenArtwork by Connie ShinTechnical Support by Mike Rennie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-181h 10
Podcast – Creative Therapy Umbrella#22- Playfulness, EMDR, and Innovation with Jackie Flynn, Ed.S, LMHC-S, RPTIn this episode, Jackie talks about play therapy, EMDR, couples therapy, and a variety of playful situations that arise in the work of play therapists. Jackie talks about the resources she has created for other therapists, most recently the Innovative Child Therapy Symposium. Jackie Flynn is the founder and director of Counseling in Brevard, is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Play Therapist, Trauma Therapist, Couples Counselor, Education Consultant, and Parent Coach. She is the creator of the following imagery books: Jackie Feels and Animal Imagery: EMDR Inner Resource Development, as well as the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy with Children and Adolescents a...2020-01-2300 minAskPat 2.0: A Weekly Coaching Call on Online Business, Blogging, Marketing, and Lifestyle DesignWhere Are They Now? Jackie Bolen (From AP 1003)Jackie was one of the first guests here on AskPat 2.0, back in Episode 1003. Back then, Jackie was struggling to decide between pursuing her ESL (English as a Second Language)-related business or a second business focused on Amazon. She was torn between the two, and couldn't focus and grow either as a result. What happened next? That's what today is all about: Jackie's here to tell us what she decided, what happened, and the strategies she's now using to grow her business by 4x. Amazing. If you want to be considered for a coaching session, apply via the form...2018-12-1318 min
TrumpWatch with Jesse LentWhat is Congress doing to the Endangered Species Act? (Jackie Flynn Mogensen)In less than two weeks, Republicans in Congress have put forth 12 different measures aiming at loosening enforcement of the Endangered Species Act. As reported by Mother Jones assistant editor Jackie Flynn Mogensen, “on Thursday, the House passed an Interior appropriations bill that would cut funding for environmental and science programs by $400 million, prohibit funding to introduce grizzly bears into the North Cascades (one of only five grizzly ‘recovery zones’) and remove the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife under federal law.” On this week’s TrumpWatch, Jackie describes multitude of ways that GOP lawmakers are attemp...2018-07-2624 min
Howie's High Sierra Comedy VaultEp212.Comedians Jackie Flynn & Kevin Flynn (no relation) on our 2 decades of meeting once-a-year up hereEpisode 212 with headlining comedians Jackie Flynn & Kevin Flynn (no relation) on our 2 plus decades of meeting once-a-year up here around St. Patrick's Day Week of comedy.2018-03-3100 min
Play Therapy Community69: Synergetic Play Therapy with Lisa DionLisa Dion is the creator of Synergetic Play Therapy and is the founder and director of the Play Therapy Institute of Colorado She is experienced in many settings to include private practice, schools, social services, foster care agencies, and orphanages. Synergetic Play Therapy’s name was influenced by Lisa’s love for the brain and understanding what happens in the nervous system. The collaboration between the child and the therapist, and on a deeper level between the mind, breath, body is an important support in the therapeutic process. ...2018-01-1136 min
Play Therapy Community68: The Language of Adoption with Jill Aller, EdS Jill Aller is an adoption consultant for A Step Ahead Adoption Services and is an adoptive mom of two children, ages 6 and 4. Jill has a B.A. in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Teaching and an Ed.S. degree in Counseling. She adopted her two children through the help of A Step Ahead adoption services and had such a great experience with them that she went to work for them four years ago. Both children have very open adoptions, where they are still in touch with their biological families. Jill has lived all over the U.S. but is now happ...2018-01-0443 min
Play Therapy CommunityJackie’s 15 Favorite Quotes with Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC, RPT “In between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Viktor Frankl "Nobody can bring you peace but yourself." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson "Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." ~ Mother Teresa "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." ~ Lao-Tzu "By changing nothing, nothing will change." ~ Tony Robbins "You can discover more about a person in an hour...2017-12-0731 min
Play Therapy CommunityGroup Therapy with Children and Teens with Katie May MS, NCC, LPC, DBTCKatie May is the “Group Guru”. She works exclusively with teenagers in a teen support center in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. Groups energize Katie. She says that groups can’ save th’e world. In groups, people feel less alone in their struggles and they start to heal in ways that individual therapy can’t provide. Her groups are focused on the ideas of connection. She told us about a group that she runs that looks at being nonjudgmental for teens. She talked about using...2017-11-3019 min
Play Therapy CommunityGottman’s Sound Relationship House with Jackie Flynn, Trained in Level 3 Gottman Method Couples TherapyBuild Love Maps Knowing each other’s world is so vital to the health of a relationship. It’s important to make exploration of each other’s world an ongoing effort. This can help strengthen the relationship and help each person in the relationship to feel felt and cared about. Share Fondness and Admiration Fondness and admiration is noticing what’s going right and what’s good rather than putting a focus on the negative. If couples are in “Negative Sentiment Override” as Gottman calls them. Turn Towards Turning towards...2017-11-2332 min
Play Therapy Community64: Brief, Low Cost, Minimal Prep Play Therapy Techniques with Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC, RPTDouble Mirror Doodle Using a large piece of paper and 2 crayons, have the student doodle a mirror image design. This helps with grounding, focus, and clarity through bilateral integration of both hemispheres of the brain. Materials Large Paper 2 crayons What Happened Next Using a large piece of paper and something to write with, have the student sequentially tell the story of what happened from beginning to the end. This narrative supports "top-down" processing of the event. Materials Large Paper Pen, Pencil, or Crayons Tumbling Blocks Conversation Prompts Using a Jenga (or generic version) game, the...2017-11-1627 min
Play Therapy CommunityAdlerian Play Therapy with Dalena Dillman Taylor, PhD, LPC, RPTDr. Taylor is an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida. She’s also the Center for Play Therapy Training and Research Director, as well as the Play Therapy Certificate coordinator. She earned her graduate degrees from the University of North Texas. She learned from many of the leaders in the Play Therapy world. Dr. Taylor is trained in Adlerian Play Therapy developed in the early 1990’s by Terry Kottman, Ph.D., Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, NCC, LMHC Adlerian’s belief is that...2017-11-0936 min
Play Therapy Community62: Understanding the Role of a School Counselor with Stacy Van Horn, PhDDr. Stacy Van Horn is currently a full-time faculty member and School Counseling Coordinator at the University of Central Florida in the Counselor Education and School Psychology Program within the Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences. She teaches graduate students at both the masters and doctoral level primarily in the areas of career development, counseling with children and adolescents, ethical and legal issues in professional school counseling, and coordination of comprehensive, developmental school counseling programs. She also supervises practicum students in the Community Counseling and Research Clinic (CCRC) on campus and school counseling interns throughout Central Florida schools. P...2017-11-0236 min
Play Therapy CommunityThe Art of Setting Up Your Play Therapy Room with Pam Dyson MA, LPC-S, RPT-SPam Dyson, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, child development expert and parenting coach. In addition to her private practice www.pamdyson.com in Plano, Texas she provides consultation and supervision services and facilitates play therapy workshops at conferences throughout the US. She is the recipient of the Association for Play Therapy 2013 Key Award for Professional Education and Training and is currently serving a three-year term on the APT Board of Directors. Pam is the founder and director of the DFW Center for Play Therapy Training. www.dfwplaytherapy.com 2017-10-2626 min
Play Therapy CommunityEpisode 60: Understanding Infant Toddler Mental Health with Billie Jo Clausen, MA, Early Childhood Specialist / Infant Toddler Mental Health SpecialistIn this episode Billie Jo covers the following: Description of what Infant Mental Health is and what professional support in this area involves. A discussion on the impact that ages 0-3 has on a child’s development – emotional, physical, cognitive, etc. Clarification of who could benefit from Infant Toddler Mental Health Support Tips for therapists working with children and families. https://www.zerotothree.org/early-learning/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health https://www.facebook.com/PLAYTHERAPYCOMMUNITY/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingintherain/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/11...2017-06-2937 min
Play Therapy Community59: Dr. Edmunds – All About Creating a Therapeutic Board GameEllis Edmunds is a licensed psychologist in Oakland, CA. He has a private practice working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety. He is passionate about Mindfulness practices and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He also loves to play games of all kind and has created a therapeutic board game called The Mindful Bus that can be used with groups or in a one on one setting. He believes games can provide a fun, safe, and interactive experience for therapeutic work to take place. In this episode Dr. Edmunds covers the following: -How he got the idea...2017-06-2219 min
Play Therapy Community58: Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., Host of Mom & Mind PodcastIn this episode Dr. Kat covers the following: Understanding what Maternal Mental Health is and where to find trained professionals to help. Where to get training for professionals working with mothers in the mental health field. Understanding postpartum depression, anxiety, and much more. Reducing the shame of maternal mental health struggles through support, education, and sharing stories. Her podcast, Mom & Mind is a wonderful free resource for parents, professionals, and anyone that could use information and knowledge in this area. Dr. Kat’s Amazing Podcast http://www.momandmind.com Mom a...2017-06-1528 min
Play Therapy Community57: How Family Meetings Can Help with Mercedes Saudi, LCSWExpert Guest: Mercedes Samudio, LCSW Mercedes Samudio, LCSW is a parent coach, speaker, and author who helps parents and children communicate with each other, manage emotional trauma, navigate social media and technology together, and develop healthy parent-child relationships. Over the course of her career, she has worked with adoptive families, foster families, teen parents, parents navigating the child protective services system, and children living with mental illness. Mercedes started the #EndParentShaming movement as well as coined the term Shame-Proof Parenting – using both to bring awareness to ending parent shame. Mercedes is a leading parenting expert and has an amazing followi...2017-06-0827 min
Hypnotize MeHM 34: Busting Limiting Beliefs in Kids w/ Jackie FlynnWelcome! Dr. Liz interviews child and teen expert, Jackie Flynn, LMHC, RPT, host of the very popular podcasts "Parenting in the Rain" and "Play Therapy Community," all about hypnosis for kids and teens. We'll learn: How hypnosis for kids and teens varies from hypnosis for adults Her goal for every child and teen (which may surprise you) Why children have meltdowns! How she helps to synchronize the right and left hemispheres of the brain and help them connect at an optimal rate. Jackie's top parenting book recommendations What you can do at home to help your child work t...2017-06-0536 min
Play Therapy Community56: Understanding Suicide Pacts and Social MediaMy guest today is Dr. Jonathan Singer, Ph. D., LCSW, who is an expert in the area of suicide. He is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Loyola University in Chicago and the founder and host of The Social Work podcast. He co-authored the book, Suicide in Schools. This episode focuses on suicide pacts and the social media component and is the second piece of a two-part series. The language we use around suicide is important. Instead of “suicide threat,” the less-threatening terminology is “suicide disclosure.” Dr. Singer shares how he helped in a suicide pact scenario years ag...2017-05-0932 min
Play Therapy Community55: Suicide Assessments & InterventionsMy guest today is Dr. Jonathan Singer, Ph. D., LCSW, who is an expert in the area of suicide. He is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Loyola University in Chicago and the founder and host of The Social Work podcast. He co-authored the book, Suicide in Schools. This episode focuses on suicide assessments and interventions and is the first of a two-part series. Therapists can do much at various levels to assess risk. The most important action is to screen for suicide risk at each intake assessment, whether it’s suspected or not. Often, aggression and ot...2017-05-0936 min
Play Therapy Community54: Eating Disorder Recovery through Group Therapy Lucy Lauer, LMHCLucy Lauer, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 26 years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian. She specializes in helping people navigate the rough waters of disordered eating to achieve a healthier life and relationship with food. She has experience with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Nocturnal Eating Disorder, and the range of dysfunctional eating patterns that cause distress but may not have a diagnostic label. In 35 years of practice, Lucy has treated disordered eating from both a nutritional and psychological perspective. She has presented workshops at the local, state and national level on man...2017-04-2743 min
Play Therapy Community53: Sandtray Therapy and the Brain with Amy Flaherty, LPE-I, RPTEpisode 53 – Sandtray Therapy and the Brain Expert Guest: Amy Flaherty, LPE-I, RPT is the Founder and Director of the Southern Sandtray Institute located in Jonesboro, AR. She has a hybrid program to credential therapists as a Registered Integrative Sandtray Therapist (RIST). In addition to the formal credentialing program, Amy also offers online sandtray training through The Sandtray Suite. To find out more and grab your free Sandtray technique, simply go to www.sandtraysuite.com/ssi. In this episode, Amy Flaherty LPE-I, RPT covers the following: What is Sandtray Therapy? She describes the relation between neuro...2017-04-1416 min
Play Therapy Community52: Supporting Grieving Children and Families at the Dougy Center with Jana CristofaroEpisode 52 – Supporting Grieving Children and Families at the Dougy Center In this episode: Jana Cristofaro covers the following: Describes the mission of The Dougy Center. Tells how it was created (Dougy's story). Describes who is eligible to receive services through your program and what is the process. Describes what services look and feel like at the Dougy Center. Provides tips that you have for therapists working with grieving children and their families. Let’s us know about and/or donate to the Dougy Center. For her Free Download...2017-04-1421 min
Play Therapy Community51: Introduction to Play Therapy Community Podcast and Host Episode 51: Introduction to Play Therapy Community Podcast and Host, Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC, RPT Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! This episode was previously known as Parenting in the Rain Podcast. I created this community as a space for us (Child Therapists!) to connect with other and learn together. If you’re anything like me, you like the idea of having tons of information at your fingertips so that you can provide the best therapy possible for your clients. I have a Private Practice in Central Florida, with a fully...2017-04-1412 min
Play Therapy Community50: When Your Child Makes a MistakeEpisode 50, When Your Child Makes a Mistake In This Episode: Mistakes are part of our humanness. They are bound to happen from time to time. In fact, they need to happen for us to grow. For our kids, allowing them to make mistakes can make all of the difference. As parents, it is helpful to allow our children’s mistakes to teach them about life. It can be difficult, though. Especially, if you are in a rush and you need to get out of the door for school (okay this can be tough...2017-04-0626 min
Play Therapy Community49: The Art of Raising Honest Children with IntegrityEpisode 49: The Art of Raising Honest Children with Integrity In This Episode: Children learn way more by watching what we do, than by listening to what we say to do. This is why it is so important to live our lives with integrity and good character. It was super important before we had children, but it’s more important now than ever as it could impact generations to come. There are quite a few definitions of integrity floating around, but I like this one the most. Integrity – doing the...2017-03-3007 min
Play Therapy Community48: EMDR Therapy: Helping Children Move Past the Tough StuffEpisode 48: EMDR Therapy: Helping Children Move Past the Tough Stuff In This Episode: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, also known as EMDR, is an effective, research and evidence-based therapy that helps free people from painful memories, anxiety, intrusive thoughts and other disturbances from exposure to trauma or especially disturbing situations. And, it works with children too. In my experience, it often takes less time to notice changes because often children have less tough memories due to their young age, as compared with older clients. When exposed to traumatic events, our minds may not...2017-03-2332 min
Play Therapy Community47: Understanding How Art Helps Children with Confidence, Calm, and ConnectionAs a Play Therapist, I love using art with my clients! Art engages more of the brain in the healing process. But what about home? Is it important to have our materials and home? They can get messy look a little bit cluttered, be expensive sometimes, and take some time to delve into. Is it worth it? The answer is yes! Art helps children in so many ways.Art projects can definitely help with confidence. Especially, if children are struggling in other areas. When children make something that they feel good abo...2017-03-1624 min
Play Therapy Community46: Parenting Kids that Love to Play Video Games“Is my kid addicted to video games?” I hear that question all the time from parents. The word “addiction” is thrown round a lot these days… Video game addiction is not actually in the diagnostic manual per se, but some families have a real issue with their child being clued to a video game for many hours of the day. Sometimes, this is at the detriment of the social relationships play, family relationships, getting things. To steer away from the term addiction, which could be used totally appropriate here, I want to go to little bit deeper w...2017-03-0923 min
Play Therapy Community45: Cultivating Competence, Confidence, & a Sense of Purpose in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Temple GrandinI’m really excited about this episode with Dr. Temple Grandin! She’s so inspirational to me and many around the world. She has written so many books on Autism! In this episode, she talks about what it was like growing up for her with Autism, what helps and what doesn’t. She also provides some great tips for parents, teachers, and therapists to help raise kids that have a sense of purpose and a strong work ethic that can go on to thrive in emotionally, socially, and occupationally. I first heard of D...2017-01-1245 min
Play Therapy Community44: Sandtray Therapy, a Deeper Level of Healing with Tammi Van Hollander LCSW |RPTI love Sandtray Therapy! In my early days as a therapist, while I was working towards licensure Tammi Van Hollander was very influential on growth as a, then, aspiring Play Therapist (to be). She has a private practice in Ardmore, PA. Her passion and enthusiasm to helping people through Play Therapy is contagious. Since then, I have had years of experience with Sandtray, but will never, ever forget how much she taught me. I will always feel so very grateful to her and her work Sandtray work. This episode has been a dream of mine for a while now. We rec...2016-12-0825 min
Play Therapy Community43: What Parents Need to Know About SextingTiffanie Trudeau, LMHC, LPC, CSAT, NCC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia and District of Columbia. She earned a Dual Bachelor's of Art degree in Psychology and Criminology and a Master’s of Art degree in Mental Health Counseling. She has advanced training in: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Sexual Assault Response, Critical Incident Stress Management Debriefing (CISM) and Sexual Addiction Therapy. In This Episode: What is “sexting”: Sexting refers to the sending and rece...2016-11-2151 min
Play Therapy Community42: When a Child is ShamedEpisode 42, When a Child is Shamed In This Episode: It’s important to understand what shame is and what isn’t Shaming is when someone induces humiliation, embarrassment, and a feeling of guilt, regret, or deep sadness on another person. Shaming is not motivating, although that is a common misconception. Sometimes people think “if they feel really bad about what they did, then they won’t do it again.” But it doesn’t work like that. It is in essence a trauma that can cause long term maladaptive behaviors. Many people that...2016-11-1425 min
Play Therapy Community41: When a Parent Feels JudgedEpisode 41, When a Parent Feels Judged In This Episode: What does it mean with someone feels “judged”? When you feel something in your heart that your mind knows isn’t true. It can wreak havoc on family relationships. One thing that I remember from a pre-marital training called Pre-Cana was the emphasis of not sharing personal disagreements and issues with friends and family members. When personal conflicts occur and get resolved within the couple relationship, but close members of the inner circle are made privy to one side of the issue, lo...2016-11-0729 min
Play Therapy Community40: A Parents Guide to Having a Helpful and Productive Meeting at SchoolEpisode 40, A Parent’s Guide to Having a Productive & Helpful Meeting at School In This Episode: Many different types of meetings occur in the school setting. For parents, the most common are parent / teacher conferences, IEP meetings, 504 meetings, meetings to address a specific concern and/ or gather information, and so on. .. Each school has its own culture and each district and/or school has certain protocol, policies, and procedures that they follow. Usually, these are readily available either on the website, the student handbook, calendar or request from the school...2016-11-0124 min
Play Therapy Community39: Understanding the Aftermath of Trash TalkEpisode 39, Understanding the Aftermath of Trash Talk In This Episode: Let’s begin this episode with a clear understanding of what I mean when I mention “trash talk”. My definition of “trash talk” is when someone intentionally attempts to degrade someone by speaking poorly of them a manner that involves defamation, malintent, and purposeful degradation of another. This is also known as poor mouthing, vilifying (this is a stronger version of trash talking) and bad mouthing. Things can slip out of our mouths in a blink of an eye. When it is truly...2016-10-2426 min
Play Therapy Community38: When a Parent Struggles with Anxiety: Calming and Coping TechniquesIn This Episode: Click Here for the Free Download: DISTRESS SCALE for Before / After Calming Techniques Today’s episode is all about what it is like when a parent struggles with anxiety, as well as some options to heal from and some coping skills to get through the trying times. My work has been greatly influenced by my work in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and reading books like The Body Keeps the Score by Dr Bessel Van der Kolk and Peter Levine’s Healing Trauma. I think it’s important to begin...2016-10-171h 00
Play Therapy Community37: Parenting in the Hurricane“When something bad happens you have three choices. You can let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.” Anonymous This week’s episode is all about our experience with Hurricane Matthew in Florida. I invited my daughter Angel on the show to share her experience with it all as well. We discuss what it was like to prepare for it, leave our home, arrive at a nearby safe place, worry about friends and family, wonder if we would have a home to come home to, and our delight in the...2016-10-1219 min
Play Therapy Community36: Enjoying a Healthy and happy Marriage Even in Difficult Parenting SituationsParenting can get really stressful at times, especially if you have difficult circumstances. Kids are so very different in regards to their strengths and special needs. And, some situations are definitely more difficult than others. Some children really require a specialized set of skills, as well as an environment that helps them function. For example, parents of kids with ADHD really benefit from having patience and parenting strategies that help their child focus and to minimize impulsive behaviors, as well as helping their child with organization skills. While other parents of a child with early childhood trauma, need lots of un...2016-09-2430 min
Play Therapy Community35: How to Respond to an "I Hate You" Comment from Your ChildIn This Episode: The words “I Hate You” can cut deep, especially when they are from your child. When emotions get heated all kinds of comments can surface. Let’s begin with an understanding of how the brain works. I love Dr. Seigal’s Handy Model of the Brain. His simple explanation of how the brain functions can give us a better understanding of how an “I Hate You” can slip out. The good news is, that there are things that you can do to help. Knowledge...2016-09-1927 min
Play Therapy Community34: Labyrinths for Focus, Calmness, and ClarityEpisode 34, Labyrinths for Focus, Calmness, and Connection In This Episode: I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Neal from Relax 4 Life. I first learned about Neal after purchasing one of his labyrinths to use with my students. I was in search for a tool that was easy to use that helped kids calm down, focus, and regain collectedness enough to go back to class after feeling bothered by something. Labyrinths are great for all of these things. Now I use my double labyrinth with my clients in almost every session with almost ever...2016-08-2825 min
Play Therapy Community33: When a Parent Struggles with DepressionDepression is an often misunderstood condition. I think lots of times, the term “depression” get’s thrown around. In this episode I want to talk about what it is, what it is not, what helps, what doesn’t and how it can affect the realm of parenting. It’s so much more than just “being sad”. There are many types of depression. Having a baby, childbirth, can trigger a plethora of powerful emotions. It can be exciting, scary, heartwarming, and even depressing. Postpartum depression is not uncommon and can leave people feeling...2016-08-2220 min
Play Therapy Community32: How to Help Kids Cope with Back to School AnxietyIn This Episode: Anxious feelings during back to school time are not uncommon especially in times of transition such as kindergarten, moving from elementary to middle school, from middle to high school, and then eventually college. This time can be really stressful for kids and families. It may look like crying, clinginess, lower tolerance levels that lead to tantrums sometimes, somatic symptoms such as tummy aches and headaches, and crankiness. Children may present as desperate and beg and plead to stay home. Some will try to bargaining and negotiate. Does this sound familiar? ...2016-08-0438 min
Play Therapy Community31: Recognizing and Healing From Emotional AbuseIn This Episode: Today we’re talking about emotional abuse. Through my work, I help clients heal from this and move past the wounds that it can leave. It can be a trauma. Unfortunately, emotional abuse can take a huge toll on one’s self-confidence and self-esteem levels. Being in an emotionally abusive relationship can have people questioning their life choices and own self-worth. Today’s show is focused on helping parents recognize the signs of this problematic area of emotional abuse and choose better, healthier ways of interacting with each other (whether together or separated...2016-07-3058 min
Play Therapy Community30: Knowing the Difference Between a Tantrum & Meltdown and How to Respond to BothEpisode 30, Knowing the Difference Between a Tantrum and a Meltdown and How to Respond to Both In This Episode: Tantrums A tantrum and a meltdown are different. It’s important to differentiate between the two as it helps guide a helpful response by the parent. Knowing that tantrums are a result of the child trying to get something and meltdowns are a reaction to sensory overstimulation. A tantrum is based in an attempt for the person (usually a child, but not always!) to get something they want. It is behavio...2016-07-2224 min
Play Therapy Community29: How Taking Advice from Other Parents Can Be Like Wearing Their Skinny JeansIn This Episode: I’m reflecting on all the times I have made a mistake as a parent. Whew! This realization cans me quite humbling. Now, to be completely honest, I could not possibly remember each time that I have made a parenting mistake. Or any mistake for that matter. As I have probably made about a gazillion mistakes in my lifetime, and certainly many of them during last 13-ish years as a parent. But, I’m totally okay with that since I have learned from them. Lessons learned by experience are LONG LASTIN...2016-07-1431 min
Play Therapy Community28: Social Skill Training for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder that Really Helps In This Episode: We’ll hear Stephanie Sanders explain the realm of Speech and Language services for children in the school setting. She mentions that the group setting is most common with her work. She also tells us that it differs from the home setting, where she would work with the child one on one. She created a curriculum that she developed over the course of 4 years while working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She was initially inspired by her younger brother and her students. She tells...2016-07-081h 06
Play Therapy Community27: How to Heal and Move On After DivorceParenting in the Rain, Episode 27, How to Heal and Move on After Divorce Are you a parent worried about your child through your divorce? Here’s a link to my s Free Parent Class http://jackieflynnconsulting.com/parentingthroughdivorce In This Episode: It’s important to identify the emotional pain by naming the feelings. Dr. Siegel says “When we can name it, we can tame it!”. This is so true. Common feelings are feelings of betrayal, fear, guilt, hope, anger, regret, etc... Recognizing and accepting the feelings that surface, release their grip on...2016-06-3040 min
Play Therapy Community26: A Child is Like a ButterflyParenting in the Rain, Episode 26 A Child is Like a Butterfly Are you a parent worried about your child through your divorce? Here’s a link to my s Free Parent Class http://jackieflynnconsulting.com/parentingthroughdivorce In This Episode: Just like a butterfly needs the struggle of emerging from the chrysalis to get it’s blood to it’s wings then ultimately fly, so does a child. Giving children the gift of responsibilities sends them the message “I believe in you!”. “I believe you are capable.” “You can difficult things.” “You are an...2016-06-2310 min
Play Therapy Community25: Divorce and Sports with Brian BrunkowParenting in the Rain, Episode 25 Divorce and Sports Are you a parent worried about your child through your divorce? Here’s a link to my s Free Parent Class http://jackieflynnconsulting.com/parentingthroughdivorce In This Episode: Brian Brunkow is a San Diego-based lawyer, Glazier Head Coach Academy speaker, and the author of Zero Offseason – a guidebook on divorce & sports parenting. With a background in family law and coaching youth football, Brian’s focus is helping coaches and parents collaborate on the “ABC’s of Divorce & Effective Sports Parenting.” When time and...2016-06-2046 min
Play Therapy Community24: Teaching Kids with ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorder Calm Their Chaos through Mindfulness with Robert Cox, M.A., PLPC, NCC In This Episode: Robert Cox specializes in the treatment of Trauma and Autism Spectrum Disorder and uses mindfulness extensively in his practice. He lectures nationally on autism and works as a consultant for children’s psychiatric hospitals in the development of Autism treatment programs. Recently, he has become the lead consultant for the creation of a special needs school for autism in Cameroon, Africa. He also provides consultation service for parents. His expertise is valued all around the world. Mindfulness is really paying attention to one specific thing. It is about being quiet long enou...2016-06-0945 min
Play Therapy Community23: Practical Understanding of Sensory Processing DisorderParenting in the Rain, Episode 23 Practical Understanding of Sensory Processing Disorder In This Episode: Lindsey Biel, MA, OTR/L, a pediatric occupational therapist in private practice, lives in New York City. She describes an Occupational Therapist as a person that works with people in many areas to optimize the function of daily life skills. Sensory Processing is how we transform bits of information that we get through our senses into meaningful messages in the world around us and what to do with them. Sensory Processing Disorder is when there are differences in how a p...2016-06-0238 min
Play Therapy Community22: All About Child Parent Relationship TherapyDalena Dillman Taylor, PhD, LPC, RPT, is an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida, past president of the North Texas Association for Play Therapy (2013–2014), and the play therapy certificate coordinator at UCF. Dr. Dillman Taylor graduated from the University of North Texas with doctorate of philosophy in counseling, with a specialty in play therapy in 2013. Dr. Dillman Taylor is a trained Adlerian play therapist and focuses her research on the effectiveness of Adlerian play therapy with children and adolescents who demonstrate disruptive behaviors or academic difficulties in the classroom and at home. In This Episode: ...2016-05-2630 min
Play Therapy Community21: How to Make Divorce Easier for KidsParenting in the Rain, Episode 21 How to Make Divorce Easier for Kids with Child Therapist, Jackie Flynn Sign-up for Jackie’s Free Class “How to Create an Emotionally Safe Environment for Your Child through Divorce” at www.jackieflynnconsulting.com/class In This Episode: FREE DOWNLOAD www.jackieflynnconsulting.com/divorce Don’t Expect Your Child to Pick a “Side” Do not expect your child to choose sides before, during, or after the divorce. Respect your child’s right and need to love, honor and respect the other parent.2016-05-1924 min
Play Therapy Community20: Melissa's Mantras for Nurturing Responsibility, Independence and Confidence in Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderParenting in the Rain, Episode 20 Melissa’s Mantras: for Nurturing Responsibility, Independence, and Confidence in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder In This Episode: Melissa Braun, Ed.S is a loving parent, an educator, a school staffing specialist and a person passionate about advocating for kids. Melissa shares her 5 mantras below. Have a Growth Mindset. Melissa points out the power of the word “yet”. She points out that we need to focus on what they can do and what supports and services they need to be successful.2016-05-1240 min
Play Therapy Community19: Hannah’s Heroes: Youth Suicide Prevention, Providing Community Support & Preventing Other LossesIn This Episode: Hannah’s Heroes is a nonprofit organization that is on a mission of youth suicide prevention. Lyn Cline, co-founder and president of “Hannah's Heroes. “After the tragedy of losing my beautiful daughter, Hannah to suicide, I couldn't allow her to become another teenage statistic. With friend, and former teammate, Liz Mikitarian, Hannah’s Heroes was born.” Lyn tells us that Hannah was a well-rounded young girl that they never expected was deeply depressed and at risk of death by suicide. The evening before she “took her life” she was planning with her mother for short term and long ter...2016-05-0522 min
Play Therapy Community18: When a Child has Suicidal ThoughtsParenting in the Rain, Episode 18
When a Child has Suicidal Thoughts
In This Episode:
Below are some snippets from a
conversation with Jonathan Singer, LCSW, Ph.D. on this
episode of Parenting in the Rain podcast.
Jonathan shares that suicide is
the 2nd leading cause of death in the United States.
“Risk factors” are different
than “warning signs” when talking about the issue of
suicide.
Risk factors are conditions that
increase the person’s chance that they may try to take their life
by suicide. It is important to k...2016-04-2841 min
Play Therapy Community17: Surpassing the Limitation of Words with Play Therapy with Pam DysonIn This Episode:
Pam Dyson tells us all about Play Therapy.
Play therapy is different than a child just playing.
Play therapy may look and feel differently with different therapists. Some therapists allow the child to lead the play in some situations and other situations may be a bit more directive by the therapists.
The relationship between the therapist and the child is key in regards to meeting the treatment goals.
Pam customizes her approach for each child and each family to ensure that she meets their specific needs.
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Play Therapy Community16: Tips for Successful Co-Parenting (Even in High Conflict Situations)Parenting in the Rain, Episode 15
Tips for Successful Co-Parenting (even in high conflict situations)
In This Episode: (this information is also available on the free download)
Lorrie Brook provides some tips regarding Communication & Respect for parents struggling with co-parenting in separation and divorce situations in their families.
Communication
It is important that despite living in 2 separate households you both maintain an open line of communication within the family.
If you aren’t sure if it is something worth telling ask yourself this:
Use t...2016-04-1419 min
Play Therapy Community15: Parenting a Child with ADHD and AutismIn This Episode:
In this episode, Penny Williams tells us what her journey of parenting a child with ADHD and Autism has been like for her and her family.
She shares some helpful strategies such as validating her child’s feelings during times of upset, remaining calm during stressful situations such as meltdowns and tantrums, communicating with the school, and much more.
She recommends that parents advocate for their child’s needs and educate themselves as much as possible. Knowledge and understanding is key.
She refers to her son as “Ricochet” to respect his privacy. His soccer coach gave him t...2016-04-0747 min