The 15 Definitive Social and Emotional Skills for Children

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· January 13, 2019 
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After countless hours of reviewing research studies and combining my own experience as a child and family therapist, I identified 15 definitive social and emotional skills that are important for children to develop. All 15 skills are tied to children’s predictability on experiencing success in academics, social relationships and overall life satisfaction. In addition, most of the skills are related…

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November Play Therapy Wrap-Up

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· December 4, 2018 
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“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” -Melody Beattie Blog There is a new mobile app that assists teens with medical and emotional challenges in explore and trusting their feelings. Though the hardship is ever-present for theses young adults, they are rarely given an outlet. With the game Shadow’s Edge, they…

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Shadow’s Edge: A Mobile Game for Teens Who Struggle with Chronic Illness

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· November 30, 2018 
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  For young people who struggle with chronic illnesses or emotional challenge, the weight of their trauma is ever-present, yet rarely are they given the opportunity to talk about the dark or scary side of their situations, let alone have a tool to help them move through and grow from their experience. Enter the Digging Deep Project, with the mission…

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October Play Therapy Wrap-Up

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· November 5, 2018 
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Articles In today’s fast-paced society, social media is king. It can be difficult for young people to understand that what they see online isn’t always as it seems. Social media can cause young people to feel pressured to perform at a higher level and strive for unrealistic goals. Stephanie Samar, PsyD, has some tips on how you can help your…

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September Play Therapy Wrap-Up

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· October 1, 2018 
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  Blog Leah Davies, M.Ed. shared another wonderful post! Our words are a powerful tool, and often phrasing can mean the difference between a source of comfort or a painful barb. Words Can Inspire is all about using your words to build up and encourage children to achieve. Davies shows some examples of how honest statements can be encouraging or discouraging….

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Words Can Inspire by Leah Davies M.Ed.

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· October 1, 2018 
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Most educators can recall a teacher’s comment that either encouraged or discouraged them. Positive messages foster a child’s growth and are constructive, while negative messages can defeat and discourage a child. Our words can have a profound effect upon a child’s attitude and behavior. A comment like, “You better do well on this test,” can threaten a child’s confidence. In…

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August Play Therapy Wrap-Up

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· September 5, 2018 
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Blog This month, Dr. Gary shared the importance of emotional literacy. Therapists and counselors are often concerned about a child’s emotional literacy. Emotionally literate children can manage their feelings and their reactions to those feelings. They can recognize and respond to other people’s feelings, which is a significant advantage in life. Feelings are the most basic building blocks of social skills….

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Identifying and Expressing Feelings

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· August 21, 2018 
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Therapists and counselors are often concerned about a child’s emotional literacy. Emotionally literate children can manage their feelings and their reactions to those feelings. They can recognize and respond to other people’s feelings, which is a significant advantage in life. Many of our clients are not emotionally literate and our work with those children includes developing and enhancing the child’s…

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July Play Therapy Wrap-Up

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· August 7, 2018 
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Blog This month produced a treasure trove of info and advice. Donna Hammontree outlined the differences between Rights, Responsibilities, Privileges, and Rewards. Knowing the difference between them is important to helping children and teens regulate their behavior. Donna cautions to be consistent when coaching your children/clients, and use positive reinforcement rather than negative. Read more here. Articles According to the…

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Rights, Responsibilities, Privileges, Rewards: Coaching Strategies by Donna Hammontree, LCSW, RPT-S

Posted by Gary Yorke 
· July 17, 2018 
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Helping children learn to manage and regulate their behavior can be a challenge.  My colleague Mandy Miller, LCSW, shared her insights with me, and I use her system regularly when coaching parents, teens, and children. To start, everyone should be clear about what is a right, a responsibility, a privilege, and a reward. Basic definitions Rights:  food, shelter, clothes, love…

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