Stevie Wilson, LPC

What is play therapy? How is play therapy different than “just playing”? How can it help my child? Read this article for a description of play therapy and how your family might benefit.  […]

Going back to school can be an exciting and anxious time for children. There are new teachers to meet, new classrooms and sometimes new schools involved. It’s important to remember that back to school changes can take time to adjust to, just as a transition would take time for us adults to adjust to. Think about your last career or life change, it usually takes some time to get in the routine. See below for a short checklist of the Top Five Do’s & Don’t’s for Back to School.  […]

In light of the recent tornadoes that have devastated several towns in Oklahoma, I wrote this post to provide information on ways to support your child after a natural disaster.  […]

After reading Dr. Stuart Brown’s book about the role of play across species and the biological benefits of play, I had to share! We already know that children learn best through play, but did you know this is true for adults too? […]

Many children who have experienced trauma struggle with sleep, particularly those who have been sexually abused. Sleep is a time that children who have been hurt feel especially vulnerable. Night time can be scary for adults and children alike. For example, think about a street alley in the daytime, you probably wouldn’t be afraid to walk down it. However, you would likely be very fearful of walking down a dark alley at night, not knowing what you might experience. This is the same type of fear hurt children can experience at bedtime. […]