Christina Van Arsdale CCFC, LAC

Initially developed in the turn of the 20th century, today play therapy refers to a large number of treatment methods, all applying the therapeutic benefits of play. Play therapy differs from regular play in that the therapist helps children to address and resolve their own problems. Play therapy builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships in the world around them (Axline, 1947; Carmichael, 2006; Landreth, 2002). www.a4pt.org/

EMDR therapy combines different elements to maximize treatment effects. A full description of the theory, sequence of treatment, and research on protocols and active mechanisms can be found in F. Shapiro (2001) Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Basic principles, protocols and procedures (2nd edition) New York: Guilford Press. EMDR therapy involves attention to three time periods: the past, present, and future. Focus is given to past disturbing memories and related events.

Psychotherapy, particularly exposure therapy and cognitive reappraisal therapy, has proved one of the most reliable treatments for PTSD. The goal is to restore cognitive flexibility, so that sufferers can talk about their bad experience and modify the emotional force of the memory.

"Mindfulness skills aim to teach our clients how to notice when their attention is hijacked by anxious narratives and to bring themselves back to the present moment gently. The mechanisms of mindfulness include helping clients become aware of their inner and outer states, changing their relationship with thoughts and feelings, and being able to experience the richness of living in the present moment."

Mindfulness skills aim to teach our clients how to notice when their attention is hijacked by anxious narratives and to bring themselves back to the present moment gently. The mechanisms of mindfulness include helping clients become aware of their inner and outer states, changing their relationship with thoughts and feelings, and being able to experience the richness of living in the present moment.

Mindfulness skills aim to teach our clients how to notice when their attention is hijacked by anxious narratives and to bring themselves back to the present moment gently. The mechanisms of mindfulness include helping clients become aware of their inner and outer states, changing their relationship with thoughts and feelings, and being able to experience the richness of living in the present moment.

Mindfulness skills aim to teach our clients how to notice when their attention is hijacked by anxious narratives and to bring themselves back to the present moment gently. The mechanisms of mindfulness include helping clients become aware of their inner and outer states, changing their relationship with thoughts and feelings, and being able to experience the richness of living in the present moment.

Mindfulness skills aim to teach our clients how to notice when their attention is hijacked by anxious narratives and to bring themselves back to the present moment gently. The mechanisms of mindfulness include helping clients become aware of their inner and outer states, changing their relationship with thoughts and feelings, and being able to experience the richness of living in the present moment.

Chris has had experience assisting adolescents as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) in Juvenile Court and has a case manager. Chris has worked with children of abuse and adolescents under Court ordered probation. Chris can assist with your child's development needs, learning ways to reduce conflict and the exposure of conflict, assist with co-parenting, learning to communicate effectively to your child, and assist with options to give your child a successful life.

Chris has had experience assisting adolescents as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) in Juvenile Court and has a case manager. Chris has worked with children of abuse and adolescents under Court ordered probation. Chris can assist with your child's development needs, learning ways to reduce conflict and the exposure of conflict, assist with co-parenting, learning to communicate effectively to your child, and assist with options to give your child a successful life.

Chris has had experience assisting adolescents as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) in Juvenile Court and has a case manager. Chris has worked with children of abuse and adolescents under Court ordered probation. Chris can assist with your child's development needs, learning ways to reduce conflict and the exposure of conflict, assist with co-parenting, learning to communicate effectively to your child, and assist with options to give your child a successful life.

Mindfulness skills aim to teach our clients how to notice when their attention is hijacked by anxious narratives and to bring themselves back to the present moment gently. The mechanisms of mindfulness include helping clients become aware of their inner and outer states, changing their relationship with thoughts and feelings, and being able to experience the richness of living in the present moment.

Chris has had experience assisting adolescents as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) in Juvenile Court and has a case manager. Chris has worked with children of abuse and adolescents under Court ordered probation. Chris can assist with your child's development needs, learning ways to reduce conflict and the exposure of conflict, assist with co-parenting, learning to communicate effectively to your child, and assist with options to give your child a successful life.

Finding coping skills to intregrated in your daily life to practice and memorize to overcome. What our your goals for you? Are they reachable to move? Finding pleasant events to attend or to find grattitude within it. Finding excercise, meals, and rest for a healthy body and mind. "These positive coping skills may take time and practice, but if we don’t take the time to be well now, the periods of “unwellness” may be forced upon us later."

Chris has had experience assisting adolescents as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA) in Juvenile Court and has a case manager. Chris has worked with children of abuse and adolescents under Court ordered probation. Chris can assist with your child's development needs, learning ways to reduce conflict and the exposure of conflict, assist with co-parenting, learning to communicate effectively to your child, and assist with options to give your child a successful life.