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Cary M. Hamilton of Olympia Therapy
- Apr 19
- 3 min
Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Child Abuse: A Guide for Parents and Therapists
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and cultivating an environment where the safety and well-being
Olympia Therapy
- Oct 18, 2023
- 5 min
Navigating The Maze That Is ADHD
October is here, and so is ADHD Awareness Month. It is a time to shed light on the complexities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Olympia Therapy
- Feb 3, 2023
- 5 min
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is more than just “play.” It heals children in their own language.
What is Play Therapy?
Olympia Therapy
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
Gratitude is learned at home
What most parents, including myself, hope for their children is that they will be grateful for and acknowledge what they have.
Morgan Teachworth White & Cary Hamilton
- Aug 31, 2022
- 4 min
Six Ways to Ease Transitions- Back to School 2022
The seasons are changing, and we’re headed back into one of the biggest transitions -- going from summer to the school year.
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
FALL into Your Interoception Sense
Our interoception sensory system works to bring awareness to the inner workings of our body and regulate our internal physical states
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
- Nov 2, 2021
- 3 min
FALL into Your Gustatory Sense
Fall is the season that brings out my favorite treats, and many are enjoyed during my family’s Thanksgiving feast.
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
- Oct 29, 2021
- 4 min
FALL into Your Auditory Sense
I am not sure about your home on thanksgiving, but my home is rather loud with talking, laughter, and children running around; this is...
Olympia Therapy
- Oct 26, 2021
- 4 min
Fall Into Your Visual Sense
How many of your children have come home from school complaining about the lighting in the school? Maybe they have mentioned it hurts...
Olympia Therapy
- Oct 24, 2021
- 4 min
FALL Into Your Tactile Sense
It is fall, which means it is the start of sweater weather. Have you ever bought a sweater that was absolutely adorable, but ...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
- May 10, 2021
- 8 min
The pandemics' greatest impact has been on our children's mental health.
We are a year into the pandemic and we can really see the impact of the last year on our children. We can FEEL it too.
Cary M. Hamilton & Katrina Swenson
- Mar 3, 2021
- 10 min
Let's be honest, there is no lemonade coming out of this pandemic.
For February, we’re focusing on parent burnout! I’m not sure why, actually. It’s about one year into the Pandemic, and honestly,
Olympia Therapy
- Feb 10, 2021
- 4 min
Play Heals! National Play Therapy Week
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is an evidence-based practice for working with children to improve their mental health. Play Therapy uses
Olympia Therapy
- Dec 9, 2020
- 12 min
The Weight of Distance Learning
Let’s understand the weight of distance learning. The education system has struggled to apply known brain science and research on the...
Olympia Therapy
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
Teen Anxiety is REAL!
Events like big tests, giving a presentation in front of the class, or a big game (among other things) can all create...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
- Oct 14, 2020
- 5 min
Could it be ADHD?
October is ADHD Awareness Month.
Let’s start with some quick facts about ADHD:
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Olympia Therapy
- Oct 9, 2020
- 7 min
The Functional Four: Sensory Secrets about the Senses You Did Know About
We thought it was important to inform parents and educators that we have EIGHT senses, not five!
Olympia Therapy
- Aug 18, 2020
- 4 min
Normal is not here yet
We are still living within a global pandemic.
This fall, as we face online and/or distant learning, families are panicking.
Olympia Therapy
- Jul 14, 2020
- 54 min
CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
A review or our Newsletter CONNECTIONS, all in one place.
Olympia Therapy
- Jun 17, 2020
- 5 min
Terrific Two!
You’ll hear the term “terrible two’s” from family and friends, but really Two’s are misunderstood! Two’s can be exhausting. . .
Olympia Therapy
- Jun 4, 2020
- 4 min
We have choices to make. Actions to take.
We have reached a tipping point in our society, and our children are watching. Our children are watching, listening, and absorbing...
Olympia Therapy
- Feb 14, 2020
- 7 min
It's time for Ten!
Ten is a smooth stage of development, and is sometimes referred to as the “golden end” of childhood. Ten demonstrates a notable shift in...
Carrie Pipkin & Cary M. Hamilton
- Nov 12, 2019
- 5 min
Bedtime Battles & Sleeping Solutions
If all else fails. . . enjoy the moment. A good bed time routine takes work. Most likely it isn’t going to happen overnight. Every night you
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