Lessons From The Playroom

Original air date: September 27, 2022 Do you know what bibliotherapy is or how to incorporate it into your client sessions? We're resharing this episode in which Lisa Dion is joined by Althea T. Simpson, the founder of Brighter Day Therapeutic Solutions and Unicorn Life Training. Althea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator, and host of the podcast Chronicles of a Play Therapist. Her innovative approaches have been a tremendous inspiration in the play therapy field. Discover the therapeutic potential of books and learn creative ways to use bibliotherapy with your clients, including: How bibliotherapy helps children navigate psychological, emotional, and social challenges. Choosing books relevant to a client's personal situation and developmental needs. Utilizing bibliotherapy in Teletherapy sessions. Engaging children in reflective activities such as art-based expressions, LEGO, sand tray, journal writing, and group discussions.