Amanda Collins, MA, LMFT, PLLC

Amanda Collins, MA, LMFT, PLLC I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapist, and am Teletherapy Certified.

I help families grow together, strengthen bonds, and learn to overcome big and small challenges of life!

I’ve had too much fun with today’s prompt for International Play Therapy Week. While I love my playroom and each toy in ...
02/07/2023

I’ve had too much fun with today’s prompt for International Play Therapy Week. While I love my playroom and each toy in it, there are definitely some that stand out to me more than others either because they are just awesome or because they hold personal meaning for me.

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11/30/2022

Jumping in to save the other parent does the exact opposite of what you think it does. It sets up a cycle where this is the only way kids will stop doing what they are doing and teaches them to use aggressive tactics when they encounter problems with peers. ...

09/10/2022

Fear produces compliance but it doesn’t produce RESPECT! 😕

07/11/2022

At around the age of 3 children can understand turn taking but they may not be able to consistently share till around school age. Don't force toddlers to share; it actually delays the development of sharing skills. Kids need to feel secure in their ownership before they can share. Instead, introduce the concept of taking turns. (“It's Billy's turn to use the car. Then it will be your turn. I'll help you wait.").

Sharing is something that needs to be taught, but never forced. Learning to share is a process and it starts with turn taking. When children learn that taking turns doesn't mean they lose the toy, they will feel safe to share. With young children you could hug a toy and then give it to them to hug. Or roll a ball to them. Make sure you are saying "my turn, your turn" so they understand the concept. If they find this particularly difficult you can use a timer so the turn has an end.
Older children can practice turn taking by playing board games or card games. It is helpful to point out that games are more fun when we share.

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11/13/2021

SAART would like to thank everyone who participated in our December Training Survey asking about your preferences for a virtual vs. in person meeting. Your feedback is always valued and an important part of any decision the board makes. The results were close and ultimately the decision has been mad...

11/07/2021

Want to get involved in shaping the future of SAART? Know someone who would make a great addition to our board? Fill out the nomination form (includes detailed description of each role) by clicking the button below.  NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH (end of the day)

10/13/2021

Please click on the link below to complete a brief, one question survey regarding your preference for SAART's December Luncheon (virtual vs in person). Deadline to submit responses is Friday October 22nd 

09/30/2021

We are pleased to announce the addition of Amanda Ellis to our roster of presenters for our annual 3 hr Ethics Training on Tuesday October 12th! Amanda Ellis is Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and will be hopping on to give us a brief 30 minute pres...

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Why Pick Me To Help You Grow?

I strive to engage you, my client, in a process that is collaborative and built on trust so that you can fully explore the concerns that led you to seek therapy, solve the solvable problems, and feel confident in your ability to meet life and relationship challenges head-on. You may seek counseling for a number of reasons: to improve a relationship with your child, with your partner, other key figures in your life, or even with yourself. Ultimately, there is no such thing as a perfect relationship, but I hope that the families, couples, and individuals that come through my door will feel that they have learned how to be the best that they can be, to reclaim the joy within themselves and with each other, and to truly feel felt. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am also a Registered Play Therapist and Teletherapy Certified as well! For more information please visit acollinsfamilytherapy.squarespace.com