by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Aug 21, 2021 | Wonder
Dear Parents, As our children are headed into the school year, whatever that looks like for you, I’d like to share a few observations: I had more hope at the end of last school year than I do at the beginning of this one. I don’t think I’m alone...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Jul 1, 2021 | Wonder
I am really happy to announce that Dr. Emily Keller, LLC, is now approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP). We had already been an approved provider of continuing education by the Association for...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Jun 12, 2021 | Play Therapy
I’ve been writing and processing about life, meaning, and moving forward at https://storygarden.substack.com. It’s my attempt to inspire authentic living. I hope you will check it out. That writing collided with me personally and professionally in a...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Feb 16, 2021 | Emotional Regulation & Wellness, Parenting, Wonder
I thought about making a list: “Ten ways to create moments of playful connection with your children.” “Playfully connect with your child to fortify their emotional regulation during COVID-19.” “Five ways children are reaching out to us to meet...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Jan 24, 2021 | Grief, Play Therapy
Here’s a short video introduction to the February 12 workshop: Using Sand Tray to Process Grief in Play Therapy To read some of my recent writings about grief and the importance of “holding” … visit: With Holding, the Hollow Becomes Hallowed. I...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Dec 31, 2020 | Wonder
My mind is a sieve. Words slip by like shadows without my grasping them. And, yet, true to a form I hope foreshadows 2021, I am sitting and writing through the clouds that are my mind. Cloudiness is normal. I pause, for just a moment, not sure what to write next. I...