Chasing the “Boogers” Away at Sleeptime
Sleep time can be frightening for so many children. They may have trouble falling and staying asleep because of scary prior experiences. This time may have been when they were molested, or perhaps it was the time when they … Read More
A Relatively New Diagnosis in Children: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD): F34.81
(Some of the below was gleaned from the lectures of the late Dr. Larry Fisher, Ph.D, formerly of Clarity Child Guidance Center in San Antonio, Texas) This diagnostic label was introduced in the DSM-5™ Manual of Psychiatric Disorders as a … Read More
Pogo Stick Therapy
(Excerpted from Beth’s book: Fun Games and Physical Activities to Help Heal Children Who Hurt: Get On Your Feet.) Yes, I was the original ADHD-looking child when I was young: fast-moving, impulsive, non-thinking, but reactive with so much extra, unfocused, … Read More
“Lap Therapy” Time
(Excerpted from Beth’s book: Fun Games and Physical Activities to Help Heal Children Who Hurt: Get On Your Feet.) Caregiver–child rocking chair time to help calm brain and body It’s not just about rocking infants any more. Larger children who … Read More
A Child’s Healing Play Technique: Pretend Play with Miniature Figures
(Excerpted from Beth’s book: Fun Games and Physical Activities to Help Heal Children Who Hurt: Get On Your Feet.) Kids played with miniature figures back in the day before games with batteries, keyboards and electronic screens had been invented. This … Read More