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    Parents- Looking for a Book Recommendation?

    Parents- Looking for a Book Recommendation?

    You're in luck! Here's a list of a few of my favorites!

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    "Many choices we make to prevent child sexual abuse or react to it involve taking personal risks. Taking risks means we have to take actions we've never taken before, and we're not sure what the results will be. Some examples are talking with our children about sexual boundaries, redirecting an adult who's crossing a child's boundaries, or making an actual report. These actions can feel like a risk. We may feel fear or uncertainty. But we have to take these actions to have sa
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    Free Event!

    Trying to conceive, expecting, or already a mother? Join me at TRU Integrative Health andWellness for a Meet & Greet to learn about all of the ways we can support you through your journey! I willbe there answering questions about Family Counseling, Sibling Support and Parenting Education, and alsogiving tours of the Play Therapy room! Click here to visit the event page!

    Wanting to connect more with your child?

    Here's a brief talk I gave about Child Parent Relationship Training on Women Warriors. For more information or to learn about upcoming trainings, email me! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenwarriors/2013/07/10/women-warriors--connecting-with-your-child

    Still don't really know what to expect from play therapy?

    Here's a video Dr. Dee Ray from the Center for Play Therapy created as an introduction to the process!

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    "Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway." - John Wayne Choosing to protect children takes courage - the courage to ask tough questions; the courage to address risky situations; the courage to put children first. Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary, but by showing courage, we can create communities where child sexual abuse is not tolerated and children are able to grow up healthy and happy. (Darkness to Light)
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