On today's episode I talk with Carmen Jimenez-Pride about her chapter in the Altogether Us book on Play Therapy.

Carmen is an Assistant Trainer with the IFS Insitute, the founder, and Executive Director of Outspoken Counseling and Consulting. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified EMDR Therapist, Internal Family Systems Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Registered Children Yoga Teacher and a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. Carmen is also a LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator.

Carmen is the developer of Diversity in Play Therapy Inc.; and creator/organizer of the Diversity in Play Therapy Summit.

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We talk about:

• Carmen's story
• Sand Tray
• Parts Mapping
• Engaging with Parents (unblending from our parts and helping them identify theirs)
• Challenges working with IFS and Kids
• I grow, you grow, we grow together
• Diversity in Play Therapy Summit
• Focus on Feelings curriculum

Carmen says, "What if we can prevent the impact of the Exile? ... We are able to soften the impact of the burdens parts carry using creative means in play therapy."

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I'm grateful for Jack Reardon who created new music. Jack is a graduate of Derek Scott's IFS Stepping Stones Program. You can follow Jack on Instagram at bonzemusic.

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Enjoy!