Season Sorting Sensory Tray
Easy sensory tray idea for learning the seasons! Kids strengthen fine motor skills and practice vocabulary while sorting seasonal objects.| Growing Hands-On Kids
OCD isn’t random or illogical. It is a comprehensible, logical strategy (avoidance and compulsion) aimed at preventing the Core Fear. Recovering from OCD requires recognizing that you are employing a strategy that doesn’t work, and learning that you have the ability to make different choices that lead to feeling better. Put another way, recovering from OCD […] The post It Matters How We Talk About OCD: The Importance of Using Language of Agency appeared first on Dr. Michael J. Gree...| Dr. Michael J. Greenberg
The below is the first article I wrote on this topic a few years ago. These ideas have evolved significantly since that time. Rumination-Focused ERP: Turning Exposure On Its Head and Targets and Rationales for RF-ERP Exposures offer the most current version of my approach to exposure. I believe that the issue of compulsive thinking, or […] The post Rethinking the Process and Treatment of Compulsive Rumination appeared first on Dr. Michael J. Greenberg.| Dr. Michael J. Greenberg
Please note that the below is an older article that requires significant revision in light of how my definition and conceptualization of compulsive rumination have evolved over the past few years. I do not think this article presents a complete, or completely accurate, description of compulsive rumination. Nonetheless, I have chosen to keep it posted […] The post Why Rumination is a Continuous Loop appeared first on Dr. Michael J. Greenberg.| Dr. Michael J. Greenberg
Please note that this is an older article. Thinking about exposure in terms of learning was a conceptual stepping stone between thinking in terms of habituation (the classical model) and thinking in terms of restoring agency (my current model). Rumination-Focused ERP: Turning Exposure On Its Head and Targets and Rationales for RF-ERP Exposures offer the most […] The post Exposure Is About Learning, Not Habituation appeared first on Dr. Michael J. Greenberg.| Dr. Michael J. Greenberg
Please note that this is an older article. Thinking about exposure in terms of learning was a conceptual stepping stone between thinking in terms of habituation (the classical model) and thinking in terms of restoring agency (my current model). Rumination-Focused ERP: Turning Exposure On Its Head and Targets and Rationales for RF-ERP Exposures offer the most current version of my […]| Dr. Michael J. Greenberg
Easy sensory tray idea for learning the seasons! Kids strengthen fine motor skills and practice vocabulary while sorting seasonal objects.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Create a fun and calming Nature Shape Puzzle using outdoor items to boost fine motor skills, visual discrimination, and sensory exploration for kids.| Growing Hands-On Kids
We’re living in a time when you can ask an algorithm for advice about anything, your marriage, your trauma, your loneliness at 2 a.m., and get an instant response. AI/ChatGPT therapy has become increasingly popular as people seek immediate mental health support. In some ways, that’s extraordinary. It can also be profoundly misleading. While ChatGPT […] The post ChatGPT Therapy: Why AI Can’t Replace Real Therapists appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
Starting therapy might feel like opening a door you’ve been staring at for a long time — equal parts relief, curiosity, and uncertainty. What will it be like? Will your therapist understand you? Will it actually help? If you’re new to therapy, these unknown elements can stack up and exacerbate anxieties surrounding meeting your therapist […] The post Navigating the Stages of Therapy: What to Expect During Your First Sessions appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
As a therapist, you’re often the safe harbor in someone else’s storm, listening, supporting, and making room for deep emotional work. But who cares for the caregiver? Just like clients, mental health professionals face their own challenges, and without intentional self-care, the emotional weight of this work can lead to burnout. Therapist burnout is more […] The post Preventing Therapist Burnout: Self-Care Tips for Mental Health Professionals appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
Today, I am welcoming Giselle from Kids' Yoga Stories to share The OT's Guide to Using Yoga for Emotional Regulation: 5 Simple Activities That Actually Calm the Nervous System. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us Giselle! Occupational therapy became a regular part of my family's daily lives when my neurodivergent daughter began sessions.... The post 5 Simple Activities That Actually Calm the Nervous System appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Discover how self-compassion can transform your relationship with stress. Learn how to manage stress, anxiety and build inner strength.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
Get ready for a hands-on ocean adventure and dive into some serious sensory fun with this shark-themed playdough tray! Whether you're a parent looking for a quiet afternoon activity, a teacher planning a themed learning center, or a therapist searching for an engaging way to build motor skills, this ocean-inspired invitation to play is packed... The post Shark Playdough Tray Invitation appeared first on Growing Hands-On Kids.| Growing Hands-On Kids
This guide to weighted blankets will help to educate you on the proper use, guidelines, and who weighted blankets can benefit.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Discover the importance of play in child development! From building social skills and emotional intelligence to fostering creativity and independence.| Growing Hands-On Kids
This fun winter sensory play activity uses shaving cream and simple craft supplies to spark sensory exploration and imaginative play.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Discover 12 fun and effective fine motor activities for toddlers that support hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and early development.| Growing Hands-On Kids
Boost fine motor skills, color recognition, and holiday cheer with simple materials for this Christmas lights scoop and pour activity for kids| Growing Hands-On Kids
Discover how to make DIY pipe cleaner icicles. Boost fine motor skills, creativity, and holiday cheer with this simple activity.| Growing Hands-On Kids
This guide is an introduction to sensory processing. I'll define sensory processing, identify the sensitivity signs, and strategies to help.| Growing Hands-On Kids
