Autism Acceptance
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For the last several decades, April has been Autism Awareness month. A time to “light it up blue” and show off the puzzle piece. This…
Posts by Melissa Bell
Helping Children Find Their Voice
Nan and Wayne Kocourek believe in the power of expressive arts to heal the hearts of children experiencing behavioral health challenges. The Kocoureks support Tanager…
Trauma and Beneficial Modes of Therapy
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), trauma is “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident or natural disaster.” A person may…
Play Isn’t Just for Kids
Wanna come out and play? This earnest childhood invitation to engage with friends is recognized around the world by people of all ages. Play comes…
3 Ways Families Can Use Play to Build Connection and Belonging
This week is National Play Therapy Week! During this week, we spend extra time honoring and celebrating the use of play in therapy sessions. The…
Play Therapy is Real Therapy
This week is National Play Therapy Week, a time when we celebrate and advocate for the use of play in working with children. While some…
Celebrating Play Therapy Week
This week is National Play Therapy Week! February 7-13 is a special week in which we celebrate the importance of play for children and families…
Spreading Joy to Camp Tanager
“It’s all for the children. We just want to spread joy.” – Carol Hills If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jared and Carol…
Overcoming the Winter Blues
While the start of a new year is often associated with resolutions and excitement, many people find themselves feeling downcast and full of despair during…
How a Child with Autism Can Qualify for SSD Benefits
Having a child be diagnosed with autism can be very challenging for parents. After the initial shock has worn off, there is a transition period…