Play Therapy Omaha

11/27/2025

09/16/2025

💙 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month 💙

As a pediatric mental health clinic, we recognize that su***de loss is a deeply painful and overwhelming experience—not only for children, but also for the caregivers who love and support them.

One of the most difficult challenges caregivers may face is finding the right words to talk with their child about a su***de death. These conversations can feel impossible, especially when you are grieving yourself. Having guidance and resources can provide a sense of direction during such a tender time.

That’s why we want to share a resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network called:
📖 “Talking to Your Child About a Su***de Death: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers.”

This guide offers practical strategies and compassionate insights to help families navigate these tough conversations, including:

+ How to talk honestly with children in ways they can understand

+ Supporting children through their grief and emotions

+ Helping them feel safe, cared for, and not alone

We hope this resource can be a supportive tool for families walking through the unimaginable. Remember—you don’t have to do this alone. Reaching out for help and leaning on others is a strength, not a weakness. 💛

👉 https://www.nctsn.org/resources/talking-to-your-child-about-a-su***de-death-a-guide-for-parents-and-caregivers

If you or someone you love is struggling, support is available. You can dial 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline to connect with help right away.

Together, let’s keep breaking the silence and supporting one another. 🧡

Provides information to parents and caregivers on how to talk to children about a su***de death. This fact sheet offers guidance on how to prepare to tell children about a su***de death, help them to grieve in healthy ways, and when a child may need additional support.

07/13/2025

The Power of Play! 🧡

Childhood Rising 💗

07/10/2025

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"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.

There was a pause.

"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.

"No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do."

"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.

"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.

"Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.

"But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right."

- A.A. Milne, author Winnie-the-Pooh

Sending thoughts to those having a Difficult Day today and hope you have your own Piglet to sit beside you. 👏💓

07/07/2025

🌧️💛 Helping Kids Cope with Tragedies in the News

When tragic events like the recent flooding in Texas make the headlines, kids often hear more than we realize — and they may not always understand what they’re hearing.

Here are a few ways to help support your child:

👂 Check in softly. Ask if they’ve heard anything and how they feel. Just listening can bring comfort.

🧸 Keep it simple and honest. Use age-appropriate language and avoid too many details.

💬 Let them express feelings. Let them know it’s okay to feel sad, worried, or unsure — and that you’re there with them.

🛑 Turn down the noise. Limiting media exposure helps protect their emotional world.

🤝 Reassure and connect. Remind them they are safe, and that many people are working hard to help others.

It’s okay if you don’t have all the answers — just being present makes a big difference.

❤️ We’re holding all those in Texas affected by the floods in our hearts.

06/05/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Play Therapy Omaha! 🌟

We’re expanding our services to support the WHOLE child — mind, body, and emotions — by welcoming Mental Health-Focused Occupational Therapy to our clinic! 🎉🧠💛

Our new OT services are specially designed to complement mental health counseling by helping kids and teens develop:
✨ Emotional regulation skills
✨ Sensory processing strategies
✨ Executive functioning tools (hello, planners & time management!)
✨ Coping techniques for anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and more!

While counseling explores feelings, thoughts, and relationships, OT gives kids hands-on, body-based tools to manage everyday challenges. Together, they create a powerful duo to build resilience, confidence, and real-world skills. 💪🎨🖍️

📍 Now available at our Center Street location!
📞 Call or visit our website to learn more & get started.
https://www.playtherapyomaha.com/occupation-therapy-services.html

Let’s help your child thrive — inside and out! 🌈

Play Therapy Omaha provides mental health counseling services for children, adolescents, & families in Omaha, Nebraska.

06/02/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Play Therapy Omaha! 🌈

At Play Therapy Omaha, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated for who they are. This Pride Month, we stand with our LGBTQIA+ clients, families, and community members—today and every day. 💖

We are proud to be a space where kids and teens can explore their identities, express their feelings, and grow with confidence and support. 🧡💛💚💙💜

04/02/2025

🌠 April is Child Abuse Prevention month. Learn more in our monthly newsletter below. 💙🩵🤍

03/08/2025

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02/20/2025

❤️‍🩹 Moms, Dads, Caregivers…
We see you. We are here for you.
Thank you for your unending love & support you give everyday. 🪢

02/08/2025

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We've reached the end of this year's International Play Therapy Week! Thank you so much for joining us in this celebration. We hope the information and activities we shared have highlighted the incredible benefits and importance of play in a child's development.

Remember that play is a powerful tool for learning, growth, and healing. Keep incorporating play into your daily life, and we look forward to celebrating International Play Therapy Week with you again next year!
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02/07/2025

⚡️⛈☔️ Severe Weather Season is Right Around the Corner! ⚡️⛈☔️
Play Therapy Omaha is excited to offer a new group, Weather Warriors, starting this March. The group is designed to help children manage weather-related fears and anxiety, and to prepare for the upcoming severe weather season.

While Weather Warriors is free, we welcome donations (suggested donation $10) to help cover supplies and to support future group offerings. Registration is available online at playtherapyomaha.com/events