by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | May 26, 2022 | Wonder
This week, I find myself at a loss for words. I rarely have trouble sitting down and writing. Instead of writing or doing anything really, I’ve napped off and on. I wish I had written on schedule and produced a blog post on Monday for publication later in the...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | May 10, 2022 | Wonder
D. W. Winnicott coined the term “good enough mother” in 1953. The British pediatrician and psychoanalyst suggested that mothers need not be concerned with perfection, but rather with being good enough. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to explore a bit about what...
by Keller, Ph.D., LCMHCS, RPT-S | Oct 27, 2021 | Wonder
As I prepare for an upcoming play therapy workshop on working with paper, I realize that paper arts fit with another theme of my writing over the past week: the balance of nurture and structure. Rather than rehash what I wrote, here is a brief description followed by...
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 | 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...
