Below are some images to offer children and families a glimpse of what a typical therapy session with PowerWithin may involve. Confidentiality is an important aspect of the therapeutic process, so I’ve either used photos in which the identity of participants is not revealed, or used non-clients to model some of the activities we do in typical sessions. More traditional talk therapy sessions are always an option as well, especially for adolescents, but most young children show more progress and engagement with the play based approach. Many of the photos come from the the space I share with Express Yourself Therapy Clinic, which provides speech and language, occupational, and physical therapy services as well.

Building understanding and acceptance of emotions (even tummy butterflies) through play
Mindfulness in action. Discussing coping skills only goes so far, so we focus on facilitating opportunities to practice and experience the benefits of positive coping in sessions as much as possible.
Practicing coping through anxiety and embracing new challenges
Collaboration and communication in groups
Obstacle courses to enhance executive functioning skills and build self-esteem and problem solving skills
Bubbles make mindful breathing extra fun!
Emotional expression and processing through art