Pediatric Counseling of Mansfield

Is playing really that important?

"Pretend play is linked with language development, narrative language, abstract thought, logical sequential thought, creation of stories, social competence with peers, self-regulation, social and emotional well-being, creativity, and the ability to play with others in the role of ‘player’."

Play - Learn to Play As adults we sometimes forget how to play, or maybe you never played as a child and so playing with your own children is a bit of a mystery.

"The findings show that doll play activates brain regions associated with social information processing such as empathy, indicating that doll play may enable children to rehearse, use and perform these skills even when playing independently."

Doll play allows children to develop and practice social skills regardless of their neurodevelopmental profile Latest findings from multi-year study suggest playing with dolls could be beneficial for social development of all children - including those who display neurodivergent traits commonly associated with autism

Should all aggressive behavior be avoided?

Check out the newest blog post to learn more about the benefits and importance of aggressive play in kids when offered in a safe and positive environment.

The Importance of Aggressive Play in Children: Understanding its Benefits We provide counseling services for Children, Teens and Adults. We have a location in Mansfield and Texarkana to serve you.

The newest blog post is up on our website. It explains the difference between punishment and discipline. Plus, it gives some practical applications.

Punishment Versus Discipline We provide counseling services for Children, Teens and Adults. We have a location in Mansfield and Texarkana to serve you.

Happy International Joke Day 😆

Therapy and Confidentiality Here's how privacy concerns can affect the therapeutic relationship and outcomes.

"We all have mental health."

What is Mental Health? One in four adults experiences at least one diagnosable mental health problem in any given year. 9 out of 10 people who experience mental health problems say...

Remember we mentioned Robyn Gobbel last week? She has a FREE webinar and ebook on her site.

Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior A free webinar for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems and big, baffling behaviors

Anyone into podcasts? Robyn Gobbel is a wealth of knowledge. Check her out at the link below.

The Baffling Behavior Show Podcast For parents of kids with big, baffling behaviors and vulnerable nervous systems

Happy Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom We don't get to say Happy Juneteenth without people of honor who fought when freedom was both taken by slavery and hindered by segregation.

Do you ever wonder why you do the things you do? Maybe knowing about your temperament can offer you clues to your behaviors.

"One of the oldest theories that attempts to categorize human behavior is the concept of the four temperaments...Each temperament represents a unique blend of characteristics, strengths, and challenges."

Check out the latest blog post about the 4 temperaments:

Understanding the Four Temperaments: A Deep Dive Into Human Personality We provide counseling services for Children, Teens and Adults. We have a location in Mansfield and Texarkana to serve you.

We All Have Mental Health Download the accompanying teacher toolkit from https://www.annafreud.org/wahmhtoolkit It's free!We All Have Mental Health is an animation designed to give yo...

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.
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What Is Group Counseling? Here's what to expect from therapy groups and the potential benefits.

June 14 is Flag Day and to celebrate we have a trivia question for you...

Can the flag touch the ground?

Despite the myths, the flag can touch the ground and still be washed and used. However, if the flag is torn or damaged beyond repair, the tradition is to burn it with dignity. Most U.S. localities offer this service at no fee.

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Let's Talk About Mental Health and Wellness Mental Health? Wellness? Mental Illness? Do you ever feel like all of these terms are just too confusing? Find out more about your thoughts and feelings in s...

"Apologizing is a very important leadership skill.

Apologizing is a very important parenting skill."

Check out this article to learn more about teaching kids how to apologize.

Parenting Kids + Learning to Apologize — Empathy Lab, Inc. As a father, it is my responsibility to nurture, support, and protect my kids for the remainder of my amazing days. I am truly grateful for this gift and do my best to hold up my end of the relationship. None-the-less, I am occasionally so weighed down with Baggage that I cannot show up as the bes

"Self-love doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s not Point A to Point B. It is such a personal experience. I can’t tell you how to love yourself. No random person on the internet can."

Credit: Self- Love Rainbow

The Foundations of Self-Love | Self-Love Rainbow The foundations of self-love break down what self-love really looks like and how to start your self-love journey. Do you love yourself?

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Exploring The Healing Power of Play Therapy We provide counseling services for Children, Teens and Adults. We have a location in Mansfield and Texarkana to serve you.

We are always on the look out for great resources to share. Below is a podcast from Dr. Brenna Hicks that is a treasure trove of skills and practical advice to use when raising children. Check it out and leave a comment to let us know something you learned.



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