Child & Adolescent therapists go from feeling overwhelmed and stressed to feeling inspired and energized in their work with children.

Close your eyes for a moment. (Okay, maybe not if you’re reading this!)  Imagine or picture this: two months from now you’re walking into your therapy room with kids or teens, feeling calm, confident, and dare I say… excited?

Instead of feeling frazzled or second-guessing yourself, you’re thinking, “I’ve got this!”  Your sessions flow seamlessly, your confidence shines, and your clients (and their parents) are raving about the incredible progress they’re making.

Your sessions are running smoother than ever. You’ve got tools at your fingertips, a community behind you, and a Mini Jennie in your pocket (yes, that’s a thing, and yes, it’s awesome).

Welcome to Pathways to Play.

 

 

Why Join Pathways to Play?

Let’s face it: working with kids and teens is equal parts rewarding and really hard sometimes. Because no one enters this field to feel burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck. You’re here to make a difference—and enjoy doing it.

That’s why we created this growing platform with:

  • 315+ ready-to-use resources (and counting!)—from session starters to guides that untangle tricky situations like gaslighting or summertime slumps.
  • Insights, aka “Mini Jennie—a magical little button that pulls from all our resources to answer your burning questions if you don’t want to search for them. (It’s like having a playful consultant in your back pocket!)
  • Fresh, new tools every week—because your clients grow, and so should you.

What Could Your Future Look Like?

Let’s fast forward a bit:

…6 weeks from now, your stress levels are low, your boundaries are strong, and you’re finally saying yes to that lunch break you deserve.

…3 months from now, you’ve mastered tough conversations, your retention rates are soaring, and your clients’ parents think you’re a genius. Doesn’t that sound dreamy? Now imagine your career feels purposeful, playful, and perfectly aligned with the therapist you always wanted to be.

Who Is This For?

Are you a:

  • Practicum student looking for guidance beyond textbooks and figuring out how to start (and end) sessions without feeling awkward?
  • Burned-out clinician wishing therapy felt as good for you as it does for your clients or who needs help finding balance and rekindling their passion?
  • Seasoned pro looking for a playful refresh to reignite your spark?
  • Newly licensed therapist who loves kids but needs a treasure chest of child-friendly tools and language?

If you nodded to any of these, Pathways to Play is your new happy place, it’s our little corner of the internet 🙂

 

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”

Ryunosuke Satoro

What You’ll Get as a Member:

  • A Cheer Squad for Clinicians: Connect, collaborate, and learn from a community that really understands the ins and outs of working with kids and teens.
  • Burnout-Busting Tools: Practical guides, resources, and self-care activities to help you show up refreshed and energized.
  • Self-Care that Sticks: Creative strategies to weave self-care into your daily routine, so it actually happens—minus the guilt!
  • Interactive Tools & Discussion Boards: Ask questions, discuss cases, and get real-time support so you never have to feel alone in your work.
  • “Insights” for Quick Answers: Need a brainstorming buddy? Use the Insights section on each page, anytime to get suggestions, treatment ideas, or just a little clinical pep-talk. It pulls from everything that we have uploaded into the platform. It’s like having a mini-consult right at your fingertips.
  • Tools to Balance Work & Play: From boundary-setting tips to time management hacks, we help you create a practice that fuels you, not drains you.
  • Endless Inspiration for Growth: Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, refresh your practice, or rediscover your spark, we’ve got you covered.

You’re more than a therapist—you’re a compassionate, creative professional who deserves support, joy, and balance in your work. Join today and start playing with new ideas and enjoying the resources that will help you thrive.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”

Helen Keller

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