September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

September honors lives lost by suicide, those struggling with suicidal thoughts, and communities impacted by suicide. Suicidal Ideation or “Flipped Lid”? Young children often make concerning comments when upset such as “I hate my life,” or...

The importance of Risky Play for Children’s Mental Health

Play therapists know the value of play but not all play is created equal. There is one type of play, one that is in rapid decline in our country, that stands above the rest as a means of fortifying children with non-cognitive and protective skills needed for social,...