Episode 18 | Child-Centered Play Groups for Kids
May 20, 2021
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- Why kids having a space that supports who they are and not who they are “supposed” to be is important, and how “masking’ can inhibit group connections
- How to design a space that creates child-centered connection and what Michelle includes in her play therapy group room
- The structure, lack of structure and methods to include or not include parents in the process
Tools & Resources Referenced:
- Dr. Ross Greene
- Lisa Dion, Synergetic Play Therapy
- Social Thinking ILAUGH curriculum by Michelle Garcia Winner
To learn more about Michelle Tolison, visit www.dandelionfamilycounseling.com
Episode 01 | ADHD Groups for Boys: You Can't Teach Conversation From a Book!
Jan 18, 2021
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In this episode we cover:
- Why unstructured time is critical for teaching social skills
- The unwritten rules of hangout time and how this is counter to the social skills curriculums most therapists teach
- The truth vs. the norm in therapists teaching social skills
Tools & Resources Referenced:
- Social Thinking ILAUGH curriculum by Michelle Garcia Winner
To learn more about Ryan Wexelblatt, visit www.ADHDdude.com