Samantha possesses extensive experience in Child Development, with a solid decade in the Human Services sector. Her expertise spans Childcare Programs, Support for Young Parents, Workforce Development, and Case Management for adults with Developmental Disabilities. She's played a pivotal role in launching initiatives, crafting policies, and nurturing team growth within her leadership position in a non-profit dedicated to person-centered care for those with developmental disabilities.
In pursuit of becoming a Registered Play Therapist, Samantha fully embraces the digital realm, conducting therapy through virtual play. She sets up online playrooms, incorporates gaming, and uses a variety of expressive and technological tools to connect with clients in their digital spaces. Understanding that play is children's language and a crucial expressive outlet for adults, she customizes her methods to fit their needs.
Samantha's training includes Autplay, Digital Play, Lego play, Somatic Embodiment Regulation, PSI's Perinatal Training, and Birth Story re-processing. She keeps abreast of new developments with podcasts and ongoing education to sharpen her professional acumen.
Living in a neurodivergent household as a mother of four and an ADHD'er herself, Samantha celebrates the complexities and delights of parenting, drawing on her experiences to fuel her life's dynamism and passions. As a neurodivergent person, she's committed to discarding societal expectations, crafting a life that meets her unique needs, and exploring personal evolution. Her work ethic is driven by a love for people, fostering relationships, growth, existential contemplation, psychology, and challenging oppressive systems.
In pursuit of becoming a Registered Play Therapist, Samantha fully embraces the digital realm, conducting therapy through virtual play. She sets up online playrooms, incorporates gaming, and uses a variety of expressive and technological tools to connect with clients in their digital spaces. Understanding that play is children's language and a crucial expressive outlet for adults, she customizes her methods to fit their needs.
Samantha's training includes Autplay, Digital Play, Lego play, Somatic Embodiment Regulation, PSI's Perinatal Training, and Birth Story re-processing. She keeps abreast of new developments with podcasts and ongoing education to sharpen her professional acumen.
Living in a neurodivergent household as a mother of four and an ADHD'er herself, Samantha celebrates the complexities and delights of parenting, drawing on her experiences to fuel her life's dynamism and passions. As a neurodivergent person, she's committed to discarding societal expectations, crafting a life that meets her unique needs, and exploring personal evolution. Her work ethic is driven by a love for people, fostering relationships, growth, existential contemplation, psychology, and challenging oppressive systems.
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