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Ask The Hard Questions-Their Life Depends On It.
As September marks Suicide Prevention Month, it’s a critical time for us to reflect on how we can support the mental well-being of...
Olympia Therapy
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Play Therapy Week 2020
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is an evidence-based practice for working with children to improve their mental health.
Olympia Therapy
Feb 5, 20204 min read
Bedtime Battles & Sleeping Solutions
If all else fails. . . enjoy the moment. A good bed time routine takes work. Most likely it isn’t going to happen overnight. Every night you
Carrie Pipkin & Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 12, 20195 min read
The Foundational Four: Sensory Secrets and the Senses You Didn't Know You Had.
At Olympia Therapy we know the frustration many parents experience and feel. We understand and know the pressure of all the parenting strate
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 16, 20196 min read
“Being With” your child develops their Resiliency
As a parent, if we lose sight of the human child in front of you and only seek to have compliance and dominance over the developing child -
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Sep 16, 20197 min read
Oh To Be 3!
The beginning of Three is often a breath of fresh air after the “terrible twos.” Three has an easier time cooperating and sharing with those
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Jul 14, 20196 min read
Toys for your fidgety kid & self!
Cary, Olympia Therapy's owner, is often asked about what sensory fidgets and items she has in her clinic when she presents to the public...
Cary Hamilton
Jun 3, 20191 min read
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The ACEs questionnaire was administered to over 17,000 adults and was comprised of ten yes/no questions evaluating the ten categories above;
Abby Gross & Cary Hamilton
Apr 7, 20196 min read
Talking To Your Children About Your Divorce
Going through divorce is hard for everyone in the family. I know because I’ve been there. I’ve also worked with countless families as a...
Dawn Toney
Mar 5, 20193 min read
Happy Play Therapy Week!
This week, February 3-9, is National Play Therapy Week! So let's talk about play therapy and how it can help your child and your family!...
Sarah Moran & Cary M. Hamilton
Feb 7, 20193 min read
Having a Rejuvenating Holiday Season
The holidays are often a combination of wonderful and stressful, especially during those family get-togethers. Children and adults can...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Dec 17, 20185 min read
The Impact of Autism on Marriages
As humans, we’re wired for survival before anything else. And Autism often serves as a threat to this survival. To understand how, you need
Guest Blog by Amber Lewter of Love Acumen
Dec 1, 20185 min read
Failing Our Girls; Girls with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a hidden disorder in girls. It is often diagnosed and seen as a boy disorder because of...
Sarah Moran and Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 1, 20186 min read
What Do You Do, When You Don't Know What To Do As A Parent?
When in the window of tolerance, you are in the "zone" and it means your brain is responding to stimuli effectively and you are on
Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 10, 20186 min read
Opening the Gateway to Connection: Strategies to Facilitate Healthy Parent- Child Relationships
An effective way to let children know you are “with” them is to learn reflective responses when communicating. This is a way of following, r
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Sep 3, 20186 min read
The Great (and Not So Great) Eight!
Every parent knows that each age and stage of child development presents new and uncharted territory. For Eight this is a time of multiple t
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Aug 11, 20188 min read
Is This Normal? When to Worry about Teenage Moodiness.
It's a familiar tale: A once lively and connected teenager suddenly becomes distant. Maybe they spend more time with their friends than...
Cary M. Hamilton & Katrina Swenson
Jul 17, 20182 min read
Here comes Four!
Four can be a challenging time for parents, as Four often reacts strongly and with intense emotions: of happiness, silliness, anger, and sad
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Jun 19, 20185 min read
Learning the HARD way about our 8th sense- Interoception.
The body knows how to get attention. It will often give you outward signals that a child is struggling with unknown pain. Facial tics, grima
Cary M. Hamilton
May 18, 20185 min read
Choosing the Right Therapist for your Child & Family
Taking care of a child's emotional and psychological world is just as important as caring for the health of their body and teeth. Ensuri
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Apr 21, 20184 min read
It's Time For Nine!
As Nine is starting to think more independently, their ability to have increased attention for task completion allows for improved decision-
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Mar 19, 20186 min read
When they all look alike: ADHD, Anxiety, & SPD.
As the parent of a complicated child you strive to understand the different labels your child is given and how professionals know the...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Feb 15, 20183 min read
Have you met Five?
Five starts off with an abundance of curiosity about the world around them. Five soaks up knowledge like a sponge, asking seemingly...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Jan 17, 20185 min read
Keep Calm During the Holidays
The holidays are often a combination of wonderful and stressful, especially when families get together. Children and adults can feel...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Dec 6, 20175 min read
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