Why Reflecting Feelings Works (even on adults!) - Play Therapy Parenting® w/ Dr. Brenna Hicks

In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna shares a story of a Mom who has taken Brenna’s private parenting coaching, using the Reflecting Feelings skill. Normally, this Mom uses Reflecting Feelings on her 4 year old, but an opportunity came up to use it on her adult sister… and it worked! Watch this video to learn WHY Reflecting Feelings works so well.

[@Earthmoonlight126]

I'm in my undergrad for family and child development, and for some reason, they have a grad level play therapy course requirement. I have a test, and this video helped me understand reflecting on such a better level! Thank you!

[@kidcounselorbrenna]

I'm so glad you found it helpful. I'm even more happy that you're in a play therapy course!

[@gnarsky8296]

Carl Rogers. Reflecting and confirming Emotions is vital to Empathy and developing Social and Emotional Intelligence.

[@bengoldman712]

It's sad but true that as adults, many of us are unaccustomed to having our feelings validated in this way. It can be very powerful. Like the Jedi mind trick. Lol.

[@childcenteredplaytherapy6295]

It really is amazing once you know how powerful it is, you see opportunities everywhere! Thanks for commenting.

[@jahlilahprentice6247]

What is your website?

[@childcenteredplaytherapy6295]

thekidcounselorcenter.com, thekidcounselor.com

[@kidcounselorbrenna]

www.thekidcounselor.com