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Using Drama Therapy to Help Children Explore Emotions and Build Confidence

Drama therapy, as explained by the Berklee College of Music, is an experimental form of treatment which methodologically uses drama and/ or theater techniques to help children work through behavioral problems, process trauma, facilitate personal growth, and achieve other therapeutic…

NormanMarch 27, 2024

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The Art of Movement: Using Dance Therapy to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem in Children

Dance therapy, also known as dance/ movement therapy (DMT), emerged in the 1940s as early innovators, began to realize the benefit of using dance and movement as a form of psychotherapy. This form of therapy relies on movement as the…

NormanMarch 27, 2024

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Adventures in Therapy: Using Outdoor Play to Support Children’s Well-Being

Adventure therapy is a form of psychotherapy aims to “improve an individual’s physical, social, spiritual, and psychological well-being through the healing power of the wilderness with evidence-based, experiential therapy, recreational activities, and wilderness expeditions.” It is derived from the principals…

NormanMarch 27, 2024

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Music Therapy for Kids: The Healing Power of Sound

All forms of music, according to Psychology Today, “may have therapeutic effects, although music from one’s own culture may be most effective. In Chinese medical theory, the five internal organ and meridian systems are believed to have corresponding musical tones,…

NormanMarch 27, 2024

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Sensory Integration Therapy: Helping Children Build Confidence and Coordination

Sensory integration (SI), also referred to as Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI), is a framework conceptualized by Dr. A. Jean Ayers, Ph.D. in the 1970s, who “was guided by the principle that ‘intersensory integration is foundational to function,’” while dysfunction in…

NormanMarch 26, 2024

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Navigating Social Media: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers in the Conejo Valley and Beyond

The landscape of adolescence has transformed dramatically since the 90s, especially with the advent of social media. Today, families in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding areas face new challenges in guiding their teens through the complexities of…

NormanFebruary 12, 2024

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Boosting Mental Health Through Exercise: A Guide by Engage Therapy for Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks

Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of mental health support across Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks, Engage Therapy is pioneering the integration of physical activity into therapeutic practices. Amid the stress and unpredictability of modern life, identifying effective strategies…

NormanFebruary 12, 2024

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Navigating Life’s Challenges: The Impact of Outpatient Group Therapy on Young Adults in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks

Introduction: The journey through young adulthood in the diverse communities of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks is filled with unique challenges and opportunities. Amidst the pressures of education, career decisions, and personal relationships, young adults often find themselves…

NormanFebruary 12, 2024

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From Worries to Wonders: Helping Children Overcome Anxiety through Therapy

Anxiety is defined as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.” It is the body’s natural response to stress and will manifest differently in everyone. While fleeting anxiety is…

NormanFebruary 9, 2024

Using Drama Therapy to Help Children Explore Emotions and Build Confidence

The Art of Movement: Using Dance Therapy to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem in Children

Adventures in Therapy: Using Outdoor Play to Support Children’s Well-Being

Music Therapy for Kids: The Healing Power of Sound

Sensory Integration Therapy: Helping Children Build Confidence and Coordination

Navigating Social Media: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers in the Conejo Valley and Beyond

Boosting Mental Health Through Exercise: A Guide by Engage Therapy for Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks

Navigating Life’s Challenges: The Impact of Outpatient Group Therapy on Young Adults in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks

From Worries to Wonders: Helping Children Overcome Anxiety through Therapy

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