Horror Fandoms Inspire “The Final Girl Worksheet”
Discover the therapeutic power of popular culture with the 'Final Girl Worksheet.' Dive into a unique approach that harnesses horror movie tropes to facilitate introspection, resilience, and personal growth. Perfect for therapists seeking innovative ways to connect with clients.
Level Up Your Therapeutic Interventions With The Side Quest
Unleash the power of "side quests" in therapy! Our latest post explores how geek therapists can transform everyday tasks into exciting adventures. From creating a Quest Log to hosting a Quest Party, discover innovative interventions to motivate clients and make therapy fun. Level up your therapy game with us today!
Unlocking Stress Relief: The Comprehensive Guide to Using Stress Balls for Various Diagnoses
Explore the power of stress balls in managing stress and enhancing focus in this comprehensive guide. Discover how these handy tools benefit individuals with various diagnoses. Learn about different types of stress balls and how to choose one that suits your needs. Dive into the science behind the squeeze and the role of occupational therapists in stress management.
5 Cozy Video Games to Play for a Relaxing Mental Break
Take a break from the stress of daily life and dive into a world of comfort with these five cozy video games. From farming simulators to underwater adventures, these games offer calming visuals, soothing soundtracks, and relaxing gameplay. Find your peace and serenity with these cozy gaming experiences.
Fandom Food in Therapy and Educational Settings
Fandom food is a way to explore pop culture, build community, and promote self-expression. This blog discusses ways to use fandom food in therapy and education based on the TAGGS 2023 presentation.
Turning Red: Exploring Asian Diaspora Narratives in Therapy
This post highlights how therapists can use the recent Pixar movie Turning Red to help clients explore their emotions and experiences. The post covers the theoretical framework of Narrative Therapy and explores themes within the film that represent the experiences of Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. This post is based off the presentation provided at 2023 TAGGS.
Building A Relationship With Nature
Our modern society's view of nature is that it is separate from us. This has increased feelings of disconnection and isolation. Clinicians are using nature-based interventions to increase the bond their clients have with nature.
Self-Care Check-In Activity
Self-care is an action based on love towards the self. By caring for ourselves unapologetically, we get into a deeper level of self-love and become a master of our own lives. Therefore, it’s important to routinely check-in to see if we have neglected our self-care.
What Clinicians Should Know Before Writing An Emotional Support Animal Letter
As clinicians, it may be jarring to have a client ask us to write them an emotional support animal letter. Before starting the letter-writing process, clinicians need to be trained in understanding what they are assessing. Clinical Director of Guidance Teletherapy, Ariel Landrum LMFT, was recently Interviewed by Elizabeth “Beth” Iraias, of Clearly Clinical, to help give guidance on the legal and ethical considerations of ESA letter writing.
Resources for Individuals with PTSD
The month of June is annually observed as National PTSD Awareness Month. As part of increasing awareness and support, Guidance Teletherapy has gathered resources that may be helpful to those who have PTSD.
Excelling at Telehealth with Children and Teens
Clinical Director of Guidance Teletherapy, Ariel Landrum, LMFT was interviewed by licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Elizabeth “Beth” Irias, of Clearly Clinical to help give guidance on the legal and ethical considerations of working with children and teens online. I also provide examples of the therapeutic interventions I use online that increase engagement.
Embracing Virtual Connection Due To Social Distancing
In a time of social distancing, how can we make real connections to prevent feelings of dread? Through virtual connections, that’s how! I’ve gathered a list that features many ways we can find support online, and continue to feel connected with the world around us. Living in the digital age, we actually have more ways to socialize online then we realize.
Interventions for Online Therapy with Children and Youth
In response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), a lot of clinicians are offering, or entirely switching, their practice to online therapy. Therapists who work with children and youth may find this daunting, as the space provided by the screen allows for little control in the session room and out-of-the-box thinking regarding interventions. Learn the interventions I, and many online therapists use, with children, youth, and families.