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Therapy

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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Workshops

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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COnsultation

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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[Nov. 2025] Educator & Staff Workshop

In this 90-minute workshop, we will be looking at some difficult behaviors children present in preschool. Looking through the lens that all behavior is communication, we can explore the messages and needs behind the behavior. This can point us in the right direction for helping the child. Sometimes, that means adjusting the environment for the child. Sometimes, that means helping the child acquire the skills needed for healthier, more pro-social behavior.
by Katrinca Ford
on October 23, 2025
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Regulation

In this blog post, I want to share games and activities I use to help children develop co- regulation and self-regulation skills. These are activities that can be used by parents, teachers, or therapists. Used regularly they can help children manage their big feelings and minor upsets so they don’t spiral out of control.
by Katrinca Ford
on September 30, 2025
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[Nov. 2025] Therapist Workshop: Integrating Parents Into Play Therapy

Get ready to level up your Play Therapy by learning with another training about integrating parents into play therapy. This is an in-person workshop in Oakland, CA on November 1st. Click to read for more details.
by Katrinca Ford
on September 24, 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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