Entries by Plum Tree Psychology

The Power of Play in Emotion Regulation

As parents, educators, and therapists, we often think of play as something children do simply for fun. While play certainly brings joy, it is one of the most powerful tools children have for learning to understand and regulate their emotions.

Teen Resilience

Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by a powerful shift: peers begin to matter more, and identity becomes increasingly tied to performance, belonging, and social status.

Building Social Skills

Social skills are not “extra” skills. They are important life skills. Research from the OECD’s study of 5-year-olds shows that early abilities such as empathy and emotional regulation are strongly linked to emotional well-being.

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