“Trusting play to be meaningful data opens up an avenue for play-based research methods, such as sand tray, to create and engage in research with CYP that is developmentally responsible, adaptable, and interesting” writes Sydney Conroy, PhD, LMHC in her open access article with The International Journal of Play.

*CYP stands for children and young people

“This study marks the largest and most internationally inclusive sample of play therapists on any subject to date. Among published articles for any method of psychotherapy, it appears to be one of the first to directly explore the COVID-19 pandemic on therapist’s practice experiences and their conceptualizations on the mental health impact of clients” reports Dr. Sydney Conroy on her open access publication with the International Journal of Play Therapy.

“Beyond expanding representation in these ways, Encanto can also be celebrated for addressing complex psychological topics within the Madrigal family. Through the Madrigals’ story, there is a gentle introduction and simplistic exploration of a weighty and complicated topic: intergenerational trauma” shares Sydney Conroy, PhD, LMHC in a media analysis published by The Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

“Inside Out not only explores emotions and their value in our lives, but the film also begins a trend in Disney films that subtly consider the way grown-ups uncomfortableness in expressing and holding space for many emotions impacts children… It’s time to expand comfortableness and model the value of the wide range of emotions in our lives to support healthy childhoods and personal development” reflects Dr. Sydney Conroy in her media analysis for The Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.