Resources for Play Therapists Children’s Books Related to Immigration and Bicultural Experiences • Areli Is a Dreamer by Areli Morales by Matt de la Peña  by Anna Kim • Dreamers by Yuyi Morales by Joanna Ho • My Two Border Towns by David Bowles


Spotlight Articles about U.S. Immigration Published by Migration Policy Institute (MPI) https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/migration-information- source/spotlights


Understanding the Children of Immigrant Families Published by The Annie E. Casey Foundation https://www.aecf.org/topics/immigration-and-refugees


Conclusion Considering the growing immigrant population, play therapists must prepare themselves to support children and families facing migration- related challenges. We discussed strategies to support bicultural identity development of immigrant children, and ways to engage parents and families in the play therapy process. It is imperative to note that the examples and resources in this article may not cover all children's experiences, so play therapists should make ongoing efforts to enhance their cultural awareness and competencies.


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ABOUT THE AUTHORS


Regine K. Chung, PhD, LMHC, CAS, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Niagara University. Regine prioritizes culturally inclusive and developmentally appropriate approaches to mental health in both her clinical and research roles. She focuses on play therapy, neurodiversity, and immigrant populations in her current research, seeking to improve treatment effectiveness and accessibility. rchung@niagara.edu


Ahou Vaziri Line, PhD, LPC, RPT™, CSC, NCC, is the co-founder of Thread Counseling Group, a private practice in Dallas, where she specializes in working with parents. Ahou is also an author and a speaker with a research and clinical focus related to involving parents in play therapy and supporting Middle Eastern children and families in practice. aline@threadcounseling.com


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