by Brenna Hicks | Sep 12, 2017
Active Play In Kids The more we understand about the impact that play has on our brains, the better we value the sometimes crazy, chaotic, aggressive, or active play that kids like. Interestingly, the more kids engage in active play, the more self-regulation they...
by Brenna Hicks | Aug 17, 2017
I recently started working with a little boy who speaks Spanish exclusively in his home. When his mother called me to inquire about my services, she asked if I speak Spanish. When I questioned further about why she wanted to know, she informed me that he will probably...
by Brenna Hicks | Mar 23, 2017
I recently have had an influx of children who are adopted in my practice. This has reminded me of the unique challenges that families of adopted children face and that play therapy is extremely well-suited for them. Not only does it give kids the opportunity to...
by Brenna Hicks | Mar 9, 2017
One of the most difficult things that a child goes through is the divorce of his or her parents in childhood. This not only impacts the emotional and behavioral health of the child, but it changes everything in the child’s environment as well. What was once part...
by Brenna Hicks | Mar 2, 2017
I am often told by parents in the initial consultation that medical doctors have recommended a mental health diagnosis for their child, even if one was never officially given. This is always interesting for me, as pediatricians typically spend twenty minutes, once a...
