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Play therapy approaches such as Adlerian, Filial, and Sandtray are effective therapeutic approaches for aiding children during theoreticalapproacheshaveresultedinpositiveoutcomes, promoting overall well-being and fostering continued success throughout their lives.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Brooke Mischlich, BA is a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Arts in Counseling program at Stockton University. Prior to enrolling in the counseling program, she worked as an elementary school educator. She is currently completing her Internship at Serenity Counseling in NJ and hopes to seek her RPT
brookemischlich@gmail.com
Elyssa B. Smith PhD, LPC, RPT™, NCC, ACS is the owner of The Inner Canvas Collective, a family based, depth-formed play therapy practice and APT approved continued education training provider. She is passionate about improving the quality of play therapy services provided to children and their families. Dr. play therapy, contributing research related to graduate level play therapy, training and play therapists’ countertransference experiences.
Innercanvascollective@gmail.com
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