Common Spring Therapy Group

03/27/2026

Welcome to Common Spring Learning and Consultation LLC!

This new branch of Common Spring was created to support therapists, professionals, and organizations through thoughtful supervision, consultation, and training opportunities.
Services will include:
-Play Therapy Supervision & Consultation
-MSW Licensure Supervision
-Play Room Consulting
-Training Opportunities

This has been something I’ve been dreaming about as a way to continue supporting not only clients and families, but also the clinicians, practices, and organizations doing this meaningful work.I’m so grateful for the opportunity to keep growing Common Spring in new ways, and I can’t wait to share more soon.

If you’d like to learn more, visit https://www.commonspringtherapy.com/leaningandconsulting.

03/25/2026

Now offering Play Room Consultation!

A therapeutic play room is more than just a room full of toys. Through Common Spring Learning & Consulting, I offer consultation for therapists, practices, and organizations who want to create or strengthen therapeutic play spaces.
Whether you’re building from the ground up or just need help choosing toys and materials for your current space, consultation can be tailored to your goals, budget, and stage of development.

Services may include:
• Play room design
• Toy and material selection
• Existing space review
• Therapeutic play category recommendations
• Budget-conscious phased planning
• Ongoing consultation

If you’re interested in learning more, visit https://www.commonspringtherapy.com/leaningandconsulting.

03/19/2026

Common Spring Therapy Group is looking for an EMDR Therapist to join our team in Midland, MI.

If you’re EMDR trained or certified (through an EMDRIA approved trainer) and looking for a flexible contractor opportunity in a supportive private practice, we’d love to connect.

Reach out for details or send your resume to commonspringtherapy@gmail.com

02/11/2026

One of our favorite parts of this work is building relationships with people who care deeply about kids, their families and our community. Connecting with Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center reminded me just how powerful collaboration can be! When agencies and providers come together, our clients and their families benefit! Thank you for the warm welcome! I am so excited about how we can serve together 🤍

02/07/2026

Thank you so much to Shop with Moxie for helping us celebrate International Play Therapy Week! We finished our celebration by hosting a book reading of Maybe: A Story about the Endless Potential in All of Us by Kobi Yamada. ❤️

02/07/2026

One of the most common questions parents ask is, “What should I tell my child about starting therapy?”

You don’t need a perfect script to answer! You just need to help them feel safe. At Common Spring, we help children feel comfortable from the very first visit so therapy never feels scary or overwhelming. Save this post to come back to when the conversation feels hard!

02/04/2026

For Day 4 of International Play Therapy Week, we’re highlighting a fun local favorite right here in Midland, Little Midland. This kid-sized city inside the Ashman Loft gives children ages 0-8 the chance to explore, imagine, and practice important social skills like sharing, problem-solving, cooperation, and compassion through dramatic play.

As play experts, we know that free and imaginative play is essential for healthy development. Spaces like this invite children to express themselves, build confidence, and learn about their world in ways that feel natural and joyful. What a special place to nurture creativity and connection through play! We are lucky to have so many wonderful gems in our community that celebrate and encourage PLAY!

FRIDAY AFTERNOON DATES!

Many of you have been asking when our next Friday afternoon Open Play date is. What about the next five 2026 dates? Barring any unforeseen circumstances, here they are!

February 13th
March 13th
April 24th
May 8th
June 12th

Tell all your friends and mark your calendars so you don't miss one! We can't wait to see you there!

02/04/2026

Woohoo! Abby is now a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor™ through the Association for Play Therapy!

This credential represents advanced training, deep clinical experience, and a continued commitment to providing developmentally appropriate, ethical, and effective care for children and families. Becoming an RPT-S™ allows Abby to not only continue this meaningful work, but also to mentor and support clinicians who feel called to serve children through play. Here’s to growing the play therapy community and expanding access to specialized care for the families who need it most!

If you’re a clinician interested in deepening your play therapy work, reach out for future opportunities for supervision and learning. https://www.commonspringtherapy.com/contact

02/03/2026

For the first day of our International Play Therapy Week celebration, I stopped by the fidget station at Shop with Moxie!

They have a wonderful space where kids can explore and try different fidgets, along with helpful information about how these tools support regulation, focus, and emotional expression. Fidgets can be a simple yet powerful way to help children feel more grounded and in control of their bodies.

We love seeing local businesses support children’s wellbeing in such thoughtful ways and celebrating International Play Therapy Week with us! ❤

02/03/2026

Happy International Play Therapy Week!

This week is especially meaningful to us as we celebrate the power of play and the incredible healing that can happen through it.

At Common Spring Therapy Group, our playroom is more than a room with toys. It is a nurturing space where children can express themselves, feel heard, and begin to heal in ways that honor their unique experiences. We are so grateful to walk alongside the children and families we serve and witness their growth every day.

02/02/2026

Meet Arianah! 🤍

Arianah Rankin, LMSW-C is now a full-time therapist at Common Spring Therapy Group, and we couldn’t be more excited! She specializes in working with children and teens using Trauma-Focused CBT and Play Therapy to help young clients build coping skills, regulate emotions, and heal in developmentally supportive ways.

We’re proud to have Arianah on our team and serving families in our community!

01/27/2026

Have you thought about becoming a Play Therapist or are interested in using play therapy? Check out becoming a Registered Play Therapist™!

An RPT™ is a licensed mental health professional who has pursued specialized training and supervision in play therapy, an evidence-based approach that meets children where they are developmentally. Play therapy isn’t about filling time with toys. It’s about understanding play themes, building safety, and helping children process experiences in ways words alone can’t reach.

Children communicate through play long before they can put big experiences into words. Registered Play Therapists receive specialized training to understand and respond to this language in a therapeutic, developmentally appropriate way. When you see “RPT™,” it means your child’s therapist has gone beyond general training to specialize in play therapy.

Do you need to be an RPT™ to use play therapy skills in sessions? Of course not! Many clinicians appropriately use play-based and expressive tools in their work with children. The RPT™ credential simply reflects advanced training and supervised experience in using play therapy as a primary clinical approach, not a restriction on creativity or connection in the therapy room.