Playful Healing: The Power of Play Therapy with Hannah Edwardson

Understand play therapy & integrative family dynamics with Hannah Edwardson, LCMHC. Hannah is a Synergetic Play Therapy certified provider working with kiddos and parents. She uses the family system to help parents understand their children and help children understand their nervous system through play. Enjoy this comprehensive exploration on the importance of play for all.   00:33 Hannah's Journey into Play Therapy 02:04 Working with Different Age Groups 03:04 Common Issues in Child Therapy 04:57 Nervous System Regulation in Kids vs. Adults 11:32 Integrating Therapy with School Systems 18:17 Parental Involvement and Challenges 24:44 Balancing Child Autonomy and Parental Authority 26:23 Generational Trauma and Parenting Support 27:01 Balancing Parenting and Personal Support 27:26 COVID Babies and Parenting Challenges 28:33 Role of Therapists as Advocates for Children 29:10 Role Play: Handling Mealtime Tantrums 30:05 Strategies for Encouraging Children to Eat 40:03 Role Play: Managing Sibling Conflicts 47:06 Disrupting Patterns and Building Connections 48:05 Conclusion and Resources   Hannah's Resources: IG: https://www.instagram.com/counselingwithkiddos/  Website: https://www.carolinacounselingandplaytherapy.com/    Brittani: Website: ⁠https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow⁠ Intimacy Workbook: ⁠https://relate-co.kit.com/b956780219⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://relate-co.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠