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Discover the magic of bibliotherapy—the use of stories to help clients explore their experiences and foster emotional well-being. By connecting with characters, kids can gain new perspectives and develop self-awareness in a safe, therapeutic way. The Bibliotherapy Toolbox offers over 100 story-based interventions that blend books with play therapy techniques, addressing topics such as:

  • Anger and big emotions

  • Resilience and self-esteem

  • Anxiety, fear, and perfectionism

  • Neurodiversity, ADHD, and autism

  • Trauma, grief, and attachment

  • Bullying, boundaries, and kindness

Ideal for building rapport, processing stress, or teaching new skills, this resource brings the power of stories to life in a therapeutic context.

 Casey's Greatness Wings

Casey’s Greatness Wings is an interactive story that can be shared by gently tracing it on a child's back. It tells the tale of Casey, a caterpillar who feels different and overwhelmed by worries as big as an elephant. With the help of a Wise Grandmother Butterfly, Casey learns to overcome fear, recognize his inner beauty, and embrace his greatness.

This book includes activities and tips to help:

  • Strengthen bonds

  • Quiet the mind

  • Reduce worries

  • Encourage empathy and kindness

  • Build confidence

A multi-sensory, fun, and creative journey, it fosters mindfulness, connection, and courage.

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Van Hollander, T., & Pantier, K. (2023). The Embodied Brain and Sandtray Therapy: Stories of Healing and Transformation. World Journal for Sand Therapy Practice®, 1(1).

 

https://doi.org/10.58997/wjstp.v1i1.9PESI, Inc, Tele-Play Therapy During a Pandemic

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Business Talk Radio: Tele-Play Therapy Sessions

 

The Power of Greatness Sticks" featured in Liana Lowenstein's

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Finding Teachable Lessons in Everything We Do

 

5 Reasons Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting Does Not Work 11/04/14

 

10 Life hacks for kids who are scared of the dark

 

2014 Get lost: How over reliance on digital maps could lead us mentally astray

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45 Simple Ways to Be a Great Parent (I'm quoted in tip 37)

 

2014: Liana Lowenstein Featured Technique: Red Light/Green Light Activity

 

December 13, 2013: Preschoology - Through the Lens of a Play Therapist: Case Studies with Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT

 

Contributor of Chapter: Counter- Conditioning Fears: The Therapeutic Powers of Play: 20 Core Agents of Change, 2nd Edition in collaboration with the top play therapists in the world.

 

March 2013 Child Therapy Toys published my Mancala Feelings Stones intervention on their blog;  Play & Child Therapy Blog sponsored by childtherapytoys.com

 

February 5, 2013: Play Therapy Rocks: Guest Blogger/ St. Louis Center for Play Therapy Training

 

September 2012: Play Therapy Magazine: Volume 7, Issue 3  A Quest for Home: A Powerful Theme in Play Therapy, co-authored by Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT and David A. Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, RPT-S. 

 

2011: Tammi’s creative interventions have been published in Liana Lowenstein’s book Assessment and Treatment Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families VOLUME 3: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective Techniques

 

2011: Dr. Lowenstein has also published Tammi’s article “How to Play with your Child” as a parent resource for her website and to be included in her ebook.

 

2011: Tammi contributed two videos to Fun and Function’s Special Needs E-Guide Managing Transitions and Special Needs: Parents' e-Guide

 

On November 8, 2011 - Fun and Function interviewed Tammi as The Featured Professional focusing on children with special needs. 

 

Featured in Metrokids: Therapists Use Play to Heal Hidden Hurts by Holly Swanson, Published in  MetroKids and Special Kids editions

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