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What is Play Therapy?
Taking care of a child's emotional and psychological world is just as important as caring for the health of their body and teeth.
Cary M Hamilton
Feb 4, 20224 min read
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 16, 20214 min read
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...
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 29, 20214 min read
FALL into Your Olfactory Sense
Our olfactory (smell) system is a powerful one. As many people know, it is common for fragrances, odors, and other smells...
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 27, 20214 min read
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
Oct 24, 20214 min read
FALL into Your Senses: An 8-Part Series About Our Sensory Systems in Honor of SPD Awareness Month
Not only is October the month for sweaters, spookiness, and pumpkins, it is the month that brings awareness to Sensory Processing Disorder
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 20, 20213 min read
Even Superheroes & Rockstars have to lower their expectations sometimes.
Parents, it’s May.
We’ve made it through 14 months of a pandemic. Do you remember last summer? We literally made it through wildfires...
Carrie Pipkin
May 19, 20213 min read
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 & Sarah Moran
May 10, 20218 min read
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,
Cary M. Hamilton & Katrina Swenson
Mar 3, 202110 min read
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...
Cary M Hamilton
Dec 9, 202012 min read
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
Oct 29, 20203 min read
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
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 14, 20205 min read
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!
Cary M Hamilton
Oct 9, 20207 min read
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.
Cary M Hamilton
Aug 18, 20204 min read
CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
A review or our Newsletter CONNECTIONS, all in one place.
Cary M Hamilton
Jul 14, 202054 min read
Feeling like Eeyore these days? We ALL are.
It has been over 50 days since the stay at home order was given. Our society has been running on adrenaline and cortisol for too long.
Cary M Hamilton
May 9, 20205 min read
Emotional hijacking of our Behaviors
Children’s mental health matters. During this time you may be seeing changes in behaviors and attitudes that are “not your child,” ...
Cary M Hamilton
Apr 28, 20205 min read
This is not the "New Normal."
You have probably heard the phrase “the new normal” as people are working to adjust to recent changes. As a mental health professional...
Cary M Hamilton
Mar 25, 20204 min read
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...
Cary M Hamilton
Feb 14, 20207 min read
Play Therapy Week 2020
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is an evidence-based practice for working with children to improve their mental health.
Cary M Hamilton
Feb 5, 20204 min read
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
Carrie Pipkin & Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 12, 20195 min read
The Foundational Four: Sensory Secrets and the Senses You Didn't Know You Had.
At Olympia Therapy we know the frustration many parents experience and feel. We understand and know the pressure of all the parenting strate
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 16, 20196 min read
Oh To Be 3!
The beginning of Three is often a breath of fresh air after the “terrible twos.” Three has an easier time cooperating and sharing with those
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Jul 14, 20196 min read
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The ACEs questionnaire was administered to over 17,000 adults and was comprised of ten yes/no questions evaluating the ten categories above;
Abby Gross & Cary Hamilton
Apr 7, 20196 min read
The information contained on this site, blog posts, videos, and interviews are for general education purposes and do not constitute professional advice. If you are a provider, it’s important to seek training, continuing education, or clinical supervision. If you are a parent, I encourage you to seek direct help from a qualified provider for your child and family. All identifying information, including names and other details, has been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.
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