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The Value of Continuing Therapy in the Summer Months
Therapy is like watering a plant. The growth you see today was nurtured weeks or months ago, and ongoing attention is what keeps that growth alive. Summer breaks can disrupt a child’s therapeutic rhythm, leading to regression in areas such as emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies.
Even skipping just 6–8 weeks can undo hard-earned gains. Continuing weekly or even bi-weekly sessions helps maintain momentum and reinforce the safe, consistent space your ch
Cary M Hamilton
Jun 53 min read
Embracing Neurodiversity
As a mental health specialist, I’ve learned that no two brains are the same – and that’s a wonderful thing.
Cary M. Hamilton
Mar 186 min read
The Therapeutic Power of Play: Why Play Therapy Works
Imagine this: your child is engaged in a make-believe battle, complete with roaring dinosaurs and epic explosions.
Cary M. Hamilton of Olympia Therapy
Feb 24 min read
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is more than just “play.” It heals children in their own language.
What is Play Therapy?
Cary M Hamilton
Feb 3, 20235 min read
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
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
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
Cary M Hamilton
Feb 10, 20214 min read
CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
A review or our Newsletter CONNECTIONS, all in one place.
Cary M Hamilton
Jul 14, 202054 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
Having a Rejuvenating Holiday Season
The holidays are often a combination of wonderful and stressful, especially during those family get-togethers. Children and adults can...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Dec 17, 20185 min read
What Do You Do, When You Don't Know What To Do As A Parent?
When in the window of tolerance, you are in the "zone" and it means your brain is responding to stimuli effectively and you are on
Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 10, 20186 min read
Opening the Gateway to Connection: Strategies to Facilitate Healthy Parent- Child Relationships
An effective way to let children know you are “with” them is to learn reflective responses when communicating. This is a way of following, r
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Sep 3, 20186 min read
It's Time For Nine!
As Nine is starting to think more independently, their ability to have increased attention for task completion allows for improved decision-
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Mar 19, 20186 min read
Have you met Five?
Five starts off with an abundance of curiosity about the world around them. Five soaks up knowledge like a sponge, asking seemingly...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Jan 17, 20185 min read
Keep Calm During the Holidays
The holidays are often a combination of wonderful and stressful, especially when families get together. Children and adults can feel...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Dec 6, 20175 min read
Keep Calm & Parent On!
Ever wonder why it seems your children never hear you? Do you feel like a broken record saying “no” all the time, or “stop”, or even...
Cary M. Hamilton of Olympia Therapy
Oct 9, 20174 min read
When the Parenting books are wrong!
Anything to do with “parenting” these days is big business. We all want to get it “right”! Because of this desire to be the best parent...
Cary M. Hamilton of Olympia Therapy
Sep 8, 20175 min read
Please learn his language, it's called PLAY!
About B: The hours my husband and I spent rocking B to sleep was a testament to our desperation to help our son. Whether it was upside...
Cary M. Hamilton of Olympia Therapy
Aug 7, 20175 min read
My Lemonade Moment
This weekend was a new start to my career and the exposure of my private life to outside view and ... possible judgement. I'm a child...
Cary M. Hamilton
Mar 28, 20173 min read
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