Posts from July 21, 2025

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As a specialist in child development and play therapy, I use a playful and individualized approach to empower children to cooperate, self-regulate and effectively communicate their needs.

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Drawing on my 30+ years of experience working with children, I have designed specialized workshops for groups of parents, teachers and mental health professionals.

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I provide consultation for parents, preschools and mental health professionals in order to find caring and creative solutions that take into account the particular needs of each child.

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Games Play Therapists Play: Stress Ball Lab

This is one cool activity! ChildLedTherapistDirected What is a stress ball? A stress ball is a small fidget toy that […]
by Katrinca Ford
on July 21, 2025
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[August 2025] Building Blocks Therapist Workshop

Get ready to level up your Play Therapy by learning about Building Blocks: Supporting Social Development Through Group Play Therapy! This is an in-person workshop in Oakland, CA on August 16th. Click to read for more details.
by Katrinca Ford
on June 20, 2025
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Games Play Therapists Play: Catch

Does catch really have therapeutic value for children and families?
Absolutely! This might be the most played game in my practice. I open most family sessions—and some individual sessions—with a simple game of catch. Read on to learn more about how I do it.
by Katrinca Ford
on June 3, 2025
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Hi, I'm Katrinca, LMFT

As a specialist in child development and play therapy, I use a playful and individualized approach to empower children to cooperate, self-regulate and effectively communicate their needs.

Drawing on my 30+ years of experience working with children, I have designed specialized workshops for groups of parents, teachers and mental health professionals.

I provide consultation for parents, preschools and mental health professionals in order to find caring and creative solutions that take into account the particular needs of each child.


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