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...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Feb 9, 2019 | Emotional Regulation & Wellness, Parenting
It can be hard on parents and caretakers to be with children as they feel and deal with disappointment and other difficult emotions. Their feelings stir up our difficult emotions. We may want to alleviate their negative feelings or ours by rescuing them rather than...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Jun 3, 2018 | Emotional Regulation & Wellness, Parenting
Parenting is hard: Even tantrums offer teachable moments for toddlers … when we keep our cool My two-year-old son just finished what felt like an hour-long tantrum right before falling asleep for the night. I’m not sure exactly how long it lasted. I prefer...
