Posts by Deborah Pettitt
The Science of Play Therapy
I just read an article entitled “The Science of Play Therapy” and I want to share four highlights from it concerning how play therapy aids in healthy neuro-development. Impact of Play therapy Play therapy allows a child to explore emotions, worries and imagination, as well as gain and practice coping strategies. While exploring the brain…
Read MoreYes Brain
I just read an interview with Dan Siegel about his book called “YES Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child.” Dr. Siegel starts out the interview saying that the concepts in this book are a “no-brainer” Actually he said they were a “yes brainer” “The idea for parents or anyone caring…
Read MoreDevelopmental Trauma
Developmental trauma occurs when a child is traumatized during critical early growth periods. Often in the first two years of life. This trauma alters brain development and requires a therapeutic approach that understands what was missed and how to begin repair. I let parents know that repair starts with regulation. Dr Perry encourages repetitive motion…
Read MoreMy Favorite Family Quotes
I thought this week I would just share some of my favorite family quotes, hopefully you will enjoy them as much as I do. “The most important thing in the world is family and love.” – John Wooden “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” –Michael J. Fox “You don’t choose your family. They…
Read MoreWhat happened to You
For the next few blogs I will be summarizing my insights from some of the sections of Dr. Perry and Oprah Winfrey’s recent collaborative book entitled “What happened to You”. Frequently when I first meet with parents in therapy I ask about their child’s early experiences. This is important especially in cases of adoption where…
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