by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | May 9, 2019 | Community Building, Play Therapy
Before I write about my experience using theater and expressive arts in community building, I’d like to make a disclaimer. I have zero theater experience. Except, of course, that one play in third grade in which everybody got a part. That was enough for me to...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Apr 20, 2019 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Wonder
Yesterday, Facebook sent me a “memory” that reminded me of the wonder in the everyday moment. It went like this: Me to my son: Make a wish (as he was about to blow a dandelion). My son: I wish with all my might that I may blow all the seeds off this...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Apr 13, 2019 | Emotional Regulation & Wellness, Parenting
Some of my favorite childhood memories were formed outdoors. Whether playing on my own or with a group of kids. Often times, my dad and I would go on nature walks. Sometimes we skipped rocks or set paper boats to sail, or simply raced sticks in the current. At the...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Apr 10, 2019 | Parenting, Wonder
My husband and I took our then-only son to the North Carolina zoo for the first time when he was two years old. We bought an annual family pass and an hour and a half later, we were glad we did! We decided to let him follow the wonder and let him explore as...
