E431: Youth Mental Health: How Play Therapy Can Be A Game-Changer With Stacy Schaffer

On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we focus on how play therapy can be a Game-Changer in addressing the modern mental health challenges of our youths/young adults.
Exploring this topic on the show with host Omobola Stephen is Stacy Schaffer a Licensed professional counselor,author, child therapist, and founder and director of Strong Hearts Counseling specializing in grief therapy and Synergetic PlayTherapy with over twenty years of experience helping children, teens, and young adults navigate emotional and behavioral challenges.
Stacy has facilitated numerous grief support groups, worked with nationally recognized healing camps throughout Colorado, and served in community mental health agencies supporting high-risk and suicidal teenagers and their families.
Amongst the topics covered were
- Breaking the cycle of unresolved childhood trauma in the family dynamics.
- Impact of childhood trauma on the mental health of youths.
-Suggesting practical intervention strategies for youths who manifest suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety.
- Parental support for youths dealing with mental health challenges.
- The importance of play therapy as a game changer in addressing mental health of our young adults and lots more.
You do not want to miss out on this episode. Sit back and take a full listen .
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