The Willow Collective

We're continuing our "Toys to Tools" series, featuring toys that our team enjoyed as kiddos and now use in their play therapy work.

Today's post features Maddie, whose childhood love for dolls has become an element of her play therapy work. Check out the graphic to learn more!

Our "Toys to Tools" series continues this morning with Shay! When she was young, Shay could be found playing with dollhouses and creating imaginary storylines for the miniature characters. Today, Shay uses dollhouses to connect with kiddos and better understand their worlds!

Mary Beth is next up in our "Toys to Tools" series! When she was young, Mary Beth loved baby dolls. Today, she uses baby dolls in her work!

For Mary Beth, gently holding a bundled doll while a child looks on, and saying things like, "I'm going to rock my baby so gently because she is scared" or "I'm going to hold him so close so he knows I will always protect him" or "My baby is hungry, so I am going to make sure he has a full tummy" helps children who may have some unmet nurturing needs to aborb a little something by osmosis.

Today our "Toys to Tools" series continues with Emily, whose childhood love for puppets is now an element of her play therapy work!

The Willow Collective is hiring an Executive Director! To view the job description, please visit the careers page of our website:

https://www.willowcollectivefoco.com/careers

Our Circle of Security Parenting Group is now accepting referrals for our July cohort! Interested in learning more or getting involved? Check out our website for additional details or to submit a referral!

https://www.willowcollectivefoco.com/cosp

Today we're beginning a "Toys to Tools" series, featuring toys that our team enjoyed as kiddos and now use in their play therapy work.

Today's post features Amy, whose childhood love for art has become an element of her work with kids. Check out the graphic to learn more!

It's time for another Willow Collective Resource Spotlight! Today we're highlighting Grace Upon Grace Project.

Here's a brief quote from their website:

"We are a group of advocates who feel that we all have an innate purpose, mission, goal - whatever you want to call it - to make the world a better place. There is so much beauty and love in the world we live in, but there is also heartache and pain. As we set out on this journey we call life, we truly feel at the end of the day it is not about what we have accomplished or the money we have made. It is about how we have helped. It is about how we have lifted others up. It is about how we have helped others live with grace and dignity."

Interested in learning more? Check out their website at https://www.graceupongraceproject.org/

We're thrilled to introduce Lanie, who recently joined our team of staff therapists! Check out the graphic to learn more about Lanie and her work!

We’re growing our Board of Directors!

Are you passionate about supporting our mission and helping strengthen our impact in the community? We’re currently seeking thoughtful, collaborative, and community-minded individuals interested in serving as board members.

Whether you have previous board experience or are simply passionate about making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. Diverse perspectives and lived experiences are deeply valued and encouraged to apply.

Interested in learning more or applying?
https://tinyurl.com/willowcboard