Work and Play Therapy, PLLC

03/10/2024

All of these!

03/02/2024

Watch a recording of January's meeting on SSEPTSA's YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/AoXN5ylQrBI?si=D-YnmbW0-isH_2V2

Topics include: New legislation requiring 30 minutes of recess for elementary schools and a presentation about Seattle Promise. Seattle Promise is a program available to students with IEP's and 504's in their senior year. Seattle Promise is a college scholarship and success program that provides up to two years or 90 credits of free tuition at one of Seattle's Community Colleges.

02/08/2024

Helpful things to remember - though I strongly dislike the title. 'Train it away?' I prefer "You Can Be Productive and Successful with ADHD Executive Dysfunction"

But you can more consistently get things done by creating systems in your life that support these brain processes. Here, learn the secrets to more reliably turning intentions into actions.

11/30/2023

I love to support organizations that offer sensory friendly performances. Art and theater are so important - let’s make them inclusive and accessible.

Centerstage is excited to continue our tradition of offering a sensory friendly performance of the Panto! This performance will be held on Saturday December 2nd at 2:00pm.

In designing this Sensory Friendly performance, Centerstage Theatre has received ongoing support and education from Marion-Rowe Consulting and We Rock the Spectrum Federal Way.

This relaxed performance is a Centerstage panto tradition we are really proud of, and it's always one of the most joyful performances to be a part of! We need volunteers excited to help us welcome our disabled/neurodivergent guests and their families. Is this you? Please reach out to jessica@centerstagetheatre.com if you're interested in volunteering to help make this show as successful as possible!

Get your tickets!
https://centerstagetheatre.com/sleeping-beauty-a-holiday-panto/

11/07/2023

I wavered a bit in posting this - in the end, I think it's something that so many of us need to hear - not just women, not just those on the neuro-spicy side of the spectrum.
It can be hard to trust and accept yourself - hard stop. It also can hard to trust and accept yourself when you have an interest-driven brain and executive functions that aren't always reliable.
It's okay to have doubts, it's okay to have dark moments, and it's ok to lean on friends, loved ones, and professionals (when possible) that can support you on your journey.

Over the decades, I had managed to fail at a marriage, a couple of careers, multiple friendships, and countless smaller endeavors. There were the forgotten birthdays, the missed appointments, the unfinished projects, the mishandled opportunities. So why should I ‘trust my instincts’ or ‘love m...

10/27/2023

Check out these free, virtual events! This is a great opportunity to get additional information and support. Every bit helps!

EMPOWERING TODAY'S PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS Free virtual community events hosted by Forefront Su***de Prevention Register for any combination of these events, free of charge! DBT in Schools Presented by the founders of DBT in Schools, Dr. Lizz Dexter-Mazza & Dr. Jim Mazza Parenting Today's Teen: Navig

09/21/2023

https://www.readbrightly.com/kids-books-about-black-musicians/?ref=PRH25E812C9FCF4&linkid=PRH25E812C9FCF4&cdi=69F89BDA6D720CDDE0534FD66B0AE6C6&template_id=30560&aid=randohouseinc41314-20&themetag=ttag-all-ways-black-ttttag-all-ways-black-tt

I stumbled upon this link to 15 amazing books about black musicians and the history and roots of some of my favorite music. 🎼 These books are written for Pre-K thrugh 3rd grade level readers. Definitely worth checking out!

These kids' books about legendary Black musicians and their contributions to the music industry will give you something to sing about!

06/11/2023

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06/09/2023

It's so important to listen, validate, AND take action.

Transgender adults who started gender-affirming hormone therapy as teens had better mental health than those who waited until adulthood or wanted the treatment but never received it, a Stanford-led study found.

05/03/2023

Helpful phrases to learn. 👍

Source: Holisticallygrace ✨

03/23/2023

"Believe in your kids, they can do it ... Accommodations matter – fight for them, when the kids can’t ... Shout it to the rooftops when they work: that’s how we will get them for more students"

A parent's story about how appropriate accommodations for dysgraphia can make all the difference.