Play Therapy Resources
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101 Life Skills Games for Children Book 1 (Ages 6 to 12)
Learning, Growing, Getting Along
by Bernie BadegruberThis book presents 101 of the best games to help children develop social and emotional skills.
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Any Game Cards
by Max Nass, LMHC and Marcia Nass, M.S.Turn any game into a therapeutic activity.
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Bright Spots: Thoughts and Feelings, Deck 1
A Sentence Completion Card Game
by Lisa-Marie ArnesonA Sentence Completion Card Game
Related Bright Spots: Thoughts and Feelings, Items: Deck 2 -
Conversations To Go
The Little Take-Out Box That Gets People Talking
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Creative Yoga Games for Kids
by Edna ReinhardtUse yoga to help children relax, focus, and gain confidence.
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Doors to Rewards
The Creative Way to Encourage Positive Behaviors and New Skills
by Pamela Gerke; illustrated by Joe MaddenOpen the door to improved behavior.
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Emotes Coloring Book
Emotes coloring book have multiple uses in therapy and in the classroom.
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Emotes Plush Toy - Joi (Excited)
This 10-inch plush toy helps youngsters identify and express their feelings.
Related Emotes Plush Toy - Items: Abash (Embarrassed), Boom (Angry), Bubba (Happy), Cant (Frustrated), Drain (Exhausted) -
Express It!
by Marjorie Mitlin, LICSWLike Charades, this game is played by teams, and is therefore ideal for use with groups.
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Go Fish: Cast Away Conflict
by Franklin Rubenstein, Ph.D.Here's a therapeutic twist on the classic "Go Fish" card game.
Related Go Fish: Items: Catch and Release Your Anger, Catch Good Character, Fishing for Feelings, Hooked on Friendship, Reel in Responsibility -
Imagine
by Harold F. Burks, Ph.D.Use fantasy to stimulate free expression and creative problem solving.
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Instant Snow Therapeutic Instant Snow Therapeutic Instant Snow Therapeutic Jumbo container (454 grams)
The Sand Substitute That Offers a Fascinating Array of Tactile Sensations
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Instant Snow™ Tray
This 100% waterproof tray is ideal for use with Instant Snow™.
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Kubit2Me: Now You're Talkin' Full Set
This plush, brightly colored cube is tossed from one player to the next, delivering thought-provoking questions in its denim side pockets.
Related Kubit2Me: Now You're Talkin' Items: Bonus Box -
Magnetic Doll House
When you don't have room for a 3-D Dollhouse...
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Moon Sand: Super Sand Kit
Unlike Any Sand You've Ever Experienced
Related Moon Sand: Items: Galaxy Green, Inflatable Tray, Lunar Yellow, Martian Magenta, Orbit Orange, Planet Purple, Rocket Red, Satellite White, Space Blue -
Original Tangle Therapy
18 interconnected 1" pieces in cool colors, with 5 interesting textures
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Original Tangle With Texture
20 interconnected, 2.5" pieces made of soft, pliable, rubber-coated plastic, with distinctive tactile nodes
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Pose and Play Dolls: Set of White, Black, and Hispanic Families
These doll families—Black, White, and Hispanic—are ideal for creative play.
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Psymon
by Eric B. Vogel, Psy.D.Teach important cognitive-behavioral skills with this enchanting board game.
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Puzzled?
How to Solve Problems by Picturing Solutions
by Ned Engel, Ed.D., Ph.D., ABPP, Judy Iacovino, M.A., CAS, Beth Gamble, M.A., CAS, Kimberly Filoia, M.A., CAS, Maria Schmidt, M.A., CAS, and Angela Zizzamia, Ph.D., CASThis set of 4 puzzles offers a creative alternative to board games.
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Shadows and Deeper Shadows
Expanded Second Edition
by Russell Deal and Fiona Gardner; illustrated by Carolyn MarroneThis set of 48 emotionally charged images invites people to reflect on their experiences and explore the "shadows" in their lives.
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Solution City
by Ned Engel, Ed.D., Ph.D., ABPP, Julie Banister, M.A., CAS, Jill Elaine Bennett, M.A., CAS, Kimberli K. Breen, M.S., CAS, Patrick S. O'Donnell, M.S., CAS, and Anthony Sasso, M.A., CASCombining concrete psychological knowledge and an exciting treasure hunt, this board game promises to become a play therapy staple.
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Sound Screen
Keep your therapy sessions private.
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Storytelling Card Game
by Richard A. Gardner, M.D.The projective game that helps uncover Children's problems
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Talk-it-Out
by Gordon Greenhalgh, Ph.D.Having trouble getting teens to open up?
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Talking, Feeling, and Doing Game
by Richard A. Gardner, M.D.For Children Who are Inhibited or Uncooperative in Therapy
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Talking, Feeling, and Doing Workbook
by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.The 25 topics included in this workbook focus on themes ranging from "Anger" to "Values."
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Tangle Jr. Textured
18 interconnected 1" pieces extending to 7-with bumps and grooves
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Tangle Jr., Fuzzies
18 interconnected 1" pieces-fuzzy and fun-adding up to 7"
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Therapy Putty
The clinician's all-purpose answer for children who are nervous, anxious, distracted, or withdrawn in therapy.
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Thumballs: Emotions Mania
Throw it, catch it, look under your thumb, and react.
Related Thumballs: Items: Who Are You? -
Totika: Set (includes blocks & Self-Esteem Cards)
by Scott Dziura, M.S.This interactive game is a terrific way to spice up your therapy sessions.
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Treasure Chest of Group Activities
by Susanna Palomares, Dianne Schilling, and Cathy WinchThis box of activity sheets really is a "treasure chest" for busy counselors seeking new and engaging ways to help children and teens develop academic, social, and life skills.
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Your Life in Comics
100 Things for Guys to Write and Draw
by Bill ZimmermanWhat's your story? This do-it-yourself comic book lets boys answer that question

