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Websites
Play Therapy
https://www.a4pt.org - Find a registered play therapist or learn more about play therapy
https://www.mna4pt.org/ - A resource for fellow MN therapists to connect and engage with others in the play therapy community
https://onlinesandtray.com/ - FREE on line resource; making a virtual sandtray for professionals
https://www.childtherapytoys.com - Discover toys , games, and other play related items for your office and play room
http://www.lianalowenstein.com/articleFamilyTherapy.pdf - Activities for professional to use in directive play
Adoption
https://www.nurturingattachments.com - Deborah Gray teaches on adoption and attachment
https://rootsofempathy.org - designed to help support caregivers and professionals in teaching children empathy
https://www.fosteradoptmn.org - International, private, and foster adoption resources for families
https://adoptionsupport.org - Resources and education for families from adoption competent professionals
Trauma
https://tfcbt2.musc.edu/ - A FREE training on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for professionals
https://tfcbt.org - A Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training program
https://www.childtrauma.org - Dr. Bruce Perry founded and supports children, families, and professionals dealing with trauma
https://www.traumaplayinstitute.com - a sequential play therapy model for children that have experienced trauma
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI); By Karen Purvis - Resources for therapists and parents to learn more about this model
Attachment
https://theraplay.org - Learn more about attachment therapy and deepen your understanding of TheraPlay
Adult Attachment Interview Information
General and Other Therapy Supports
The DBT Skills Training Handbook; By Marsha Linehan
https://www.pactinstitute.com - Resources and support for children and families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
https://bridginghopecounseling.com - Dialectical Behavior Therapy individual and group therapy for further skills development
Residential and Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization
https://www.newportacademy.com - Supports teens and their families experiencing psychological, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues
https://www.aris-clinic.com - Supports children, teens, and families experiencing psychological and/or behavioral issues
Neuropsychological and Other Evaluation Supports
https://www.tcpwellness.com/home.html - Twin Cities Center For Psychology and Wellness; A site that provides full neuropsychological evaluations
ADHD Evaluation - Loren Hubin, LP - loren.hubin@gmail.com; Scheduling with him via email
Midwest Child Resource Center - Specialized support for children in Minnesota that have been abused or neglected
This simple, heart-centered activity helps children explore who and what feels safe—and what doesn’t. Using drawing or words, kids map out their inner world by placing people, routines, or experiences inside the heart (safe/good) and outside the heart (scary/confusing). It’s a powerful tool to build insight, start conversations, and strengthen attachment through emotional awareness.