Author: Lynn Louise Wonders

There is a moment most divorcing parents dread more than almost anything else in the process –  and it is not the legal paperwork, the financial negotiations, or even the loneliness of the first night in a new home. It is the moment they have to sit down with their children and say the words […]

Every time I sit down to craft a therapy resource newsletter to send out to my community of child and family therapists, I freeze or shut down or just feel stuck and I have been thinking about why this is… Is it that I’ve been eyeball deep writing research literature reviews for my PhD? Maybe […]

In the landscape of play therapy tools, few items offer the versatility, accessibility, and therapeutic potential of a simple whiteboard. While sandtrays, dollhouses, and art supplies often take center stage in our playrooms, the humble dry-erase board quietly revolutionizes how children express, explore, and heal. For mental health professionals working with young clients, understanding the […]

Helping Children Cope with Divorce: What Every Parent Needs to Know Divorce is an emotional earthquake that may rock a child’s world to its core; it’s not merely a legal procedure. I’ve worked closely with kids and families navigating the storm of separation for decades as a child and family therapist. Above all, one fact […]

When a child is struggling, it can be an isolating experience. Caregivers want to do the best for them, but sometimes, it can feel as if they don’t know where to begin. In these cases, counselors and social workers who have play therapy training and experience can be invaluable resources. Professional counselors and social workers […]

I have had the privilege of working with Heather Fairlee Denbrough professionally since 2022 when we began partnering to have my learning platform host her wildly popular play therapy webinars. Her lilting voice, her sharp, intuitive knowledge base, her refreshing teaching style, and her warm and authentic presence make her a fan-favorite among child therapists wanting […]

Child’s Bill of Rights in Divorce If parents going through divorce will utilize this Child’s Bill of Rights in Divorce, children will experience smoother and safer mental and emotional states when their parents are moving through the process of divorce. In my over 20 years of supporting parents through divorce and supporting my fellow child […]

There is a new self-paced, recorded CE training course (NBCC and APT) available called Using Bibliotherapy in Play Therapy to Introduce Mindfulness taught and recorded by Joelle Harrison, LPCC, RPT-S and it’s a course you are going to love. I can think of no one more suited to teach this course than Joelle because Joelle […]

What is the Mental Load?   If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of life’s pressures, you’re likely experiencing what is known as the mental load.’Importantly, you’re not alone in feeling this type of stress, particularly if you’re a parent or a primary caregiver.  But what is the mental load, exactly? What contributes to its development […]

February is Black History Month. Every month is a great time for child and family therapists to ensure their bibliotherapy collection and playroom is representative of the diversity of cultures in our society. If you are a child and family therapist providing play therapy services, this article provides just a few ways you can incorporate […]