What therapy is best for my child?

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Quiz Questions

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My child often complains of headaches or stomachaches, even though there’s no medical reason for them.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child is restless, fidgety, hyperactive, or distracted.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child becomes grouchy, angry, or aggressive without any clear reason.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child loses interest in daily activities. Says things are “boring.”
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child seems distant and has closed off emotionally to family and friends.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child’s behavior in one or more areas (home, school, community)has changed dramatically.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child is sleeping much more or much less.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child has experienced a traumatic event (abuse, neglect, domestic violence).
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child struggles to make friends.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child struggles to control strong emotions (anger, sadness, worry, fear).
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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My child is adopted or in foster care.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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I struggle to communicate with my child.
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  Yes
- B.
  No
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Age of child
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  2-3
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  4-5
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  5-10
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  10-12
- E.
  13-17

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Adlerian Play Therapy
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In Adlerian Play Therapy, the therapist uses skills and techniques to build relationships with clients. Through this relationship, clients explore their interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics, work to gain insight, and facilitate changes in their thinking, feeling, and doing. The ultimate goal in Adlerian play therapy is to help clients make positive shifts in their lives that allow them to be more expressive, imaginative, and playful. Problems Addressed in Adlerian Play TherapyAnxietyADHDAutismDivorceAbuseDeathBlended FamiliesSelf-EsteemPotty-TrainingDifficulty Adjusting to RelocatingStarting SchoolBirth of a SiblingAngerAppropriate Ages for Adlerian Play Therapy3-11Recommended BooksPositive Discipline by Jane Nelsenhttps://amzn.to/3wwEIxcMake a Difference During the Most Important Years of Your Child's LifeThe months leading up to the birth of a child are filled with joy, dreams, plans--and a few worries. As a caring parent, you want to start your child out in life on the proper foundation. But where do you go for the answers to such questions as: How do I communicate with an infant who doesn't understand words? How can I effectively teach boundaries to my toddler? Should I ever spank my child?Over the years, millions of parents just like you have come to trust Jane Nelsen's classic "Positive Discipline series. These books offer a commonsense approach to child-rearing that so often is lacking in today's world. In "Positive Discipline: The First Three Years, you'll learn how to use kind but firm support to raise a child who is both capable and confident. You'll find practical solutions and solid advice on how to:-Encourage independence and exploration while providing appropriate boundaries-Use non-punitive methods to instill valuable social skills and positive behavior inside and outside the home-Recognize when your child is ready to master the challenges of sleeping, eating, and potty training, and how to avoid the power struggles that often come with those lessons-Identify your child's temperament-Understand what the latest research in brain development tells us about raising healthy children-And much, much more!The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Brysonhttps://amzn.to/3yDaWs9In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.Recommended PodcastsParenting Great KidsPlay TimePlay Therapy ParentingRecommended YouTube ChannelsButterfly Beginnings CounselingThe Parenting JunkieKid Counselor BrennaRecommended BlogsButterfly Beginnings CounselingChild Therapy BlogPlay Therapy HubQuotes about Adlerian Play TherapyHold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Kim Feeney 👋 I’m a licensed independent social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor. I’m pleased to bring my unique balance of experience, expertise, and training to my new private practice, Butterfly Beginnings. Believing all behavior is purpose-driven, I work with parents and children to find alternative ways to meet social and behavioral needs. So, if you have a child between the ages of 3-17, my team of therapists and I are here to help. We have over a decade of experience helping hundreds of children, teens, and families live healthier emotional lives. Looking for a few more resources? Fill up here...Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
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Theraplay
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Theraplay uses practitioner guidance to create playful and caring child-adult interactions that foster joyful shared experiences. These activities build attunement and understanding of each other – replicating early relationship experiences that are proven to lead to secure attachment. The interactions are personal, physical, and fun – a natural way for everyone to experience the healing power of being together.Theraplay interactions focus on four essential qualities found in healthy parent-child relationshipsStructure: The adult, the leader in the relationship, creates organization and predictability for the child which communicates safetyNurture: The adult provides caring that can calm and soothe the child in a manner that makes them feel good physically and emotionallyEngagement: The adult is present in a manner that the child experiences being seen, heard, felt, and acceptedChallenge: The adult supports the child in the acquisition and mastery of new skills, enhancing the child’s sense of competence and confidenceWith the support of the Theraplay practitioner, parents learn to play with their child in a way that establishes felt safety, increases social engagement, expands arousal regulation, and supports the development of positive self-esteem for both the child and the parent.Problems AddressedAttachmentAdoptionTheraplay Appropriate Ages0-5Theraplay BooksParenting with Theraplay: Understanding Attachment and How to Nurture a Closer Relationship with Your Childhttps://amzn.to/3qXKt67Authors: Vivien Norris and Helen RodwellForewords: Phyllis Booth and Dafna LenderIllustrations: Miranda SmithTheraplay® is an attachment-focused model of parenting that helps parents to understand and relate to their child. Based on a sequence of play activities that are rooted in neuroscience, Theraplay offers a fun and easy way for parents and children to connect. Theraplay is particularly effective with looked after and adopted children.By providing an overview of Theraplay and the psychological principles that it is based on, parents and carers will gain an understanding of the basic theory of the model along with practical ideas for applying Theraplay to everyday family life. Through everyday case studies and easy language, parents will gain confidence and learn new skills for emotional bonding, empathy, and acceptance in the relationship with their child.https://theraplay.org/product/parenting-with-theraplay-understanding-attachment-and-how-to-nurture-a-closer-relationship-with-your-child/How to Talk so Little Kids will Listenhttps://amzn.to/3hnasR3Authors: Julie King and Joanna FaberWhat do you do with a little kid who…won’t brush her teeth…screams in his car seat…pinches the baby...refuses to eat vegetables…throws books in the library...runs rampant in the supermarket? Organized by common challenges and conflicts, this book is an essential manual of communication strategies, including a chapter that addresses the special needs of children with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders.This user-friendly guide will empower parents and caregivers of young children to forge rewarding, joyful relationships with terrible two-year-olds, truculent three-year-olds, ferocious four-year-olds, foolhardy five-year-olds, self-centered six-year-olds, and the occasional semi-civilized seven-year-old. And, it will help little kids grow into self-reliant big kids who are cooperative and connected to their parents, teachers, siblings, and peers.Recommended Theraplay Podcasts1. Parenting Great KIDS2. Playtime3. Play Therapy ParentingRecommended BlogsButterfly Beginnings Counseling BlogChild Therapy BlogPlay Therapy BlogRecommended YouTube Channels.Butterfly Beginnings Counseling YouTube ChannelThe Parenting JunkieThe Kid CounselorHold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Kim Feeney 👋 I’m a licensed independent social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor. I’m pleased to bring my unique balance of experience, expertise, and training to my new private practice, Butterfly Beginnings. Believing all behavior is purpose-driven, I work with parents and children to find alternative ways to meet social and behavioral needs. So, if you have a child between the ages of 3-17, my team of therapists and I are here to help. We have over a decade of experience helping hundreds of children, teens, and families live healthier emotional lives. Looking for a few more resources? Fill up here...Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
3.
Group Therapy
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Group therapy helps individuals develop communication skills and socialization skills, and allows clients to learn how to express their issues and accept criticism from others. Group therapy allows individuals to develop self-awareness by listening to others with similar issues.Group Therapy Problems Addressed...Social SkillsAngerAnxietyADHDGroup Therapy Appropriate Ages6-17Group Therapy BooksPositive Discipline by Jane Nelsenhttps://amzn.to/3wwEIxcMake a Difference During the Most Important Years of Your Child's LifeThe months leading up to the birth of a child are filled with joy, dreams, plans--and a few worries. As a caring parent, you want to start your child out in life on the proper foundation. But where do you go for the answers to such questions as: How do I communicate with an infant who doesn't understand words? How can I effectively teach boundaries to my toddler? Should I ever spank my child?Over the years, millions of parents just like you have come to trust Jane Nelsen's classic "Positive Discipline series. These books offer a commonsense approach to child-rearing that so often is lacking in today's world. In "Positive Discipline: The First Three Years, you'll learn how to use kind but firm support to raise a child who is both capable and confident. You'll find practical solutions and solid advice on how to:-Encourage independence and exploration while providing appropriate boundaries-Use non-punitive methods to instill valuable social skills and positive behavior inside and outside the home-Recognize when your child is ready to master the challenges of sleeping, eating, and potty training, and how to avoid the power struggles that often come with those lessons-Identify your child's temperament-Understand what the latest research in brain development tells us about raising healthy children-And much, much more!The Whole-Brain Child: https://amzn.to/3yDaWs9In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.Group Therapy PodcastsParenting Great KidsPlaytimePlay Therapy ParentingRecommended YouTube ChannelsButterfly Beginnings CounselingThe Parenting JunkieThe Kid CounselorGroup Therapy BlogsButterfly Beginnings Counseling BlogChild Therapy BlogPlay Therapy HubHold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Kim Feeney 👋 I’m a licensed independent social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor. I’m pleased to bring my unique balance of experience, expertise, and training to my new private practice, Butterfly Beginnings. Believing all behavior is purpose-driven, I work with parents and children to find alternative ways to meet social and behavioral needs. So, if you have a child between the ages of 3-17, my team of therapists and I are here to help. We have over a decade of experience helping hundreds of children, teens, and families live healthier emotional lives. Looking for a few more resources? Fill up here...Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
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Family Therapy
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How would you describe this personality?PS: Remember no matter their problems, your IQT are the hero. So, make sure the words you use are uplifting no matter what. You know their problem, but you don't need to tell them. Make sure what you say isn't to make them feel bad.Family Therapy Problems AddressedDivorceBlended FamliliesDifficulty Adjusting to RelocationBirth of a SiblingFamily Therapy Appropriate Ages6-17Family Therapy BooksHow To Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talkhttps://amzn.to/3kbOOBlThis bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and suggestions, as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to:· Cope with your child’s negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment· Express your strong feelings without being hurtful· Engage your child’s willing cooperation· Set firm limits and maintain goodwill· Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline· Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise· Resolve family conflicts peacefullyEnthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, Faber and Mazlish’s down-to-earth, respectful approach makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.The Whole Brain Child: https://amzn.to/3yDaWs9In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.Family Therapy PodcastsParenting Great KidsPlaytimePlay Therapy ParentingYouTube ChannelButterfly Beginnings CounselingThe Parenting JunkieThe Kid CounselorFamily Therapy BlogsButterfly Beginnings Counseling BlogChild Therapy BlogPlay Therapy HubHold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Kim Feeney 👋 I’m a licensed independent social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor. I’m pleased to bring my unique balance of experience, expertise, and training to my new private practice, Butterfly Beginnings. Believing all behavior is purpose-driven, I work with parents and children to find alternative ways to meet social and behavioral needs. So, if you have a child between the ages of 3-17, my team of therapists and I are here to help. We have over a decade of experience helping hundreds of children, teens, and families live healthier emotional lives. Looking for a few more resources? Fill up here...Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
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EMDR
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a psychotherapy treatment that is effective for resolving emotional difficulties caused by disturbing, difficult, or frightening life experiences. EMDR therapy helps resolve the troubling thoughts and feelings related to the distressing memories so that children can return to their normal developmental tasks and prior levels of coping. In addition, EMDR can help to strengthen feelings of confidence, calmness, and mastery.EMDR Problems AddressedAbuseTraumaAnxietyEMDR Appropriate Ages0-17EMDR BooksHow To Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talkhttps://amzn.to/3kbOOBlThis bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and suggestions, as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to:· Cope with your child’s negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment· Express your strong feelings without being hurtful· Engage your child’s willing cooperation· Set firm limits and maintain goodwill· Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline· Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise· Resolve family conflicts peacefullyEnthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, Faber and Mazlish’s down-to-earth, respectful approach makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.The Whole Brain Child: https://amzn.to/3yDaWs9In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.EMDR PodcastsParenting Great KidsPlaytimePlay Therapy ParentingYouTube ChannelsButterfly Beginnings CounselingThe Parenting JunkieThe Kid CounselorBlogsButterfly Beginnings CounselingChild Therapy BlogPlay Therapy HubHold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Kim Feeney 👋 I’m a licensed independent social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor. I’m pleased to bring my unique balance of experience, expertise, and training to my new private practice, Butterfly Beginnings. Believing all behavior is purpose-driven, I work with parents and children to find alternative ways to meet social and behavioral needs. So, if you have a child between the ages of 3-17, my team of therapists and I are here to help. We have over a decade of experience helping hundreds of children, teens, and families live healthier emotional lives. Looking for a few more resources? Fill up here...Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to improve mental health. CBT focuses on challenging and changing cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and developing personal coping strategies that target solving current problems.How would you describe this personality?PS: Remember no matter their problems, your IQT are the hero. So, make sure the words you use are uplifting no matter what. You know their problem, but you don't need to tell them. Make sure what you say isn't to make them feel bad.CBT Problems AddressedAnxietyDepressionBody ImageSelf-ImageAnger ManagementCBT Appropriate Ages12-17CBT BooksHow To Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talkhttps://amzn.to/3kbOOBlThis bestselling classic by internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and suggestions, as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships, including innovative ways to:· Cope with your child’s negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment· Express your strong feelings without being hurtful· Engage your child’s willing cooperation· Set firm limits and maintain goodwill· Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline· Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise· Resolve family conflicts peacefullyEnthusiastically praised by parents and professionals around the world, Faber and Mazlish’s down-to-earth, respectful approach makes relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.The Whole Brain Child: https://amzn.to/3yDaWs9In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.CBT PodcastsPower Your ParentingTalking To TeensParenting TeensYouTube ChannelButterfly Beginnings CounselingThe Parenting JunkieThe Kid CounselorBlogsButterfly Beginnings CounselingMom Blogs SocietyRaising Teens BlogHold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Kim Feeney 👋 I’m a licensed independent social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor. I’m pleased to bring my unique balance of experience, expertise, and training to my new private practice, Butterfly Beginnings. Believing all behavior is purpose-driven, I work with parents and children to find alternative ways to meet social and behavioral needs. So, if you have a child between the ages of 3-17, my team of therapists and I are here to help. We have over a decade of experience helping hundreds of children, teens, and families live healthier emotional lives. Looking for a few more resources? Fill up here...Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌