Carmen Jimenez-Pride

Carmen Jimenez-Pride, IFS Lead Trainer, discusses Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Engaging with Parents, Challenges with IFS and Kids, Diversity in Play Therapy Summit, and using creative means in play therapy to soften the impact of burdens parts carry.

Carmen Jimenez-Pride, an Assistant Trainer with the IFS Institute and founder of Outspoken Counseling, dives into the fusion of play therapy and Internal Family Systems. She shares insights on sand tray therapy and the importance of parental involvement. Carmen emphasizes creativity in helping children unburden their emotions, while highlighting the Diversity in Play Therapy Summit. She also discusses her journey from macro social work to engaging directly with kids, illustrating how resilience and emotional expression can be fostered through playful techniques.