#255: Parenting & Play Therapy (Feat. McKenzie Reaume‪)‬ Crazy Cool Family

“Play is their language; toy is their words.” - Kenzie 
Our 4th daughter, McKenzie joins the podcast today and PARENTS- YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. There are so many valuable tools, mindsets, and words of wisdom shared by Kenzie. She is passionate about giving kids language and helping parents strengthen family relationships.  

“If you play with them when they are little, they will feel safe when they are older.” - Suz 
Topics:


How playing draws out a child 
Counselor's role in play therapy 
Allowing space for the work to unfold  
How to know if counseling is needed 
Identifying emotions and helping kids have language skills 
Other, parent included therapy options 
Being a present parent during the counseling season  

Questions to ask counselor:


Any personal “need to know” about counselor
Resources you can have to help child post session
What does confidentiality look like?
Knowing more about the process  
Asking to see the playroom  
How to honor the process post session  

Resources:


Raising Emotionally Strong Boys  
The Whole Brainchild  
Deeray (Author) has lots of helpful books  

Podcast Resources:

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