Laura MartoranoTips for Working with Highly Anxious KidsHow to work with the child and others to help gain control over anxiety.Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
Laura MartoranoHow to Develop a Self-Care Plan for Mental Health Professionals“Self-care is never a selfish act- it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.”…Jun 7, 20181Jun 7, 20181
Laura MartoranoWhat Really is Mindfulness?Everywhere you look you see the word “mindfulness”. So much so, that even if you don’t know what mindfulness is, you probably don’t care…Sep 18, 2017Sep 18, 2017
Laura MartoranoWhy We Need to Start Treating Mental Pain like Physical PainWe need to start taking mental health injuries more seriously. How trauma is like breaking a leg.Aug 20, 2017Aug 20, 2017
Laura MartoranoTips for Talking to Children and Teens About the AbuseNote: This blog was written with the assumption that the abuse has already been reported and the child is in therapy. If not, please call…Aug 11, 2017Aug 11, 2017
Laura MartoranoWhat to do While Your Child Goes to Play Therapy- A Parent’s GuideFrom selecting a therapist to termination: A Guide for Parents Navigating Play Therapy.Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
Laura Martorano3 Easy Steps to Organize a Portable Play Therapy Kit- With Links to BuyCollecting toys for play therapy can be an expensive process. You could save money by accumulating items from thrift stores, dollar stores…Jul 23, 2017Jul 23, 2017
Laura MartoranoThe Process of Therapy with Sexually Abused Children- a Resource for Professionals and CaregiversMany people have different ways they approach working with children who have experienced sexual abuse. Some follow a TF-CBT approach, some…Jul 16, 2017Jul 16, 2017
Laura MartoranoA Cool Mental Health Intervention: How to Organize your Sandtray Therapy Room- With Pictures!Playing in sand is therapy? What is sandplay? Sandplay is a hands-on form of therapy that facilitates the psyche’s natural healing ability…Jun 28, 2017Jun 28, 2017