The Therapeutic Powers of Play Therapy: How It Heals Emotional Wounds in Children
Play therapy is more than just play—it’s a powerful, research-backed approach that helps children process emotions, heal from trauma, and build resilience. In this article, Dr. Ernie Reilly explains how therapeutic play allows children to express what they often cannot put into words. From art and sandplay to role-playing techniques, these methods create a safe space for emotional healing and growth. You’ll also learn the common emotional challenges children face and how play therapy addresses them effectively. If your child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral issues, or past trauma, this guide offers clarity, hope, and practical next steps.
Navigating the Back-to-School Transition: Strategies for Children with ADHD
Help your child with ADHD thrive this school year with proven back-to-school strategies from an experienced Orlando counselor. Discover practical tips for improving focus, reducing distractions, building routines, and fostering confidence—both in the classroom and at home.
Managing Childhood Conduct Disorders
At The Counseling Corner, we provide expert, compassionate guidance for parents navigating childhood behavior challenges, including conduct problems, Conduct Disorder (CD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Learn how to recognize serious behavioral patterns like aggression, rule-breaking, or persistent defiance—and take practical steps to create structure, improve communication, and strengthen your parent-child relationship. Our therapists specialize in proven methods such as CBT, PCIT, and trauma-informed care to support healing and growth. You don’t have to face these challenges alone—help is here.
Emotional Intelligence In Parenting
Emotional intelligence is the most powerful parenting skill you can cultivate. At Counseling Corner, we help parents develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and intentional modeling—creating homes where children learn empathy, resilience, and calm from the inside out. Through therapy, parent coaching, and evidence-based strategies, we empower families to break generational cycles and build emotionally healthy legacies. Serving Orlando and families across Florida since 1998.
How to Stay Calm When You Feel Triggered as a Parent (Without Shutting Down or Exploding)
f you find yourself losing patience, snapping, or reacting in ways you regret as a parent, you’re not alone. This article offers simple, practical tools to help you stay calm, manage emotional triggers, and respond with more confidence and control.
Parenting can feel overwhelming—especially when your child’s behavior triggers a strong reaction. Learn how to slow down, stay grounded, and respond in a way that strengthens connection instead of escalating conflict.