Doll therapy

Baby Doll, as I call her, has reinforced something I already knew but had never put into words. The instinct to show affection is strong. We humans need love and kindness and we need to give it in return.

Playing with dolls is good therapy for some elderly people with dementia. They may think the dolls are real babies, but does it matter?

Pearl’'s Memory Babies, a nonprofit group based in Kentucky, was launched after its founder saw the lasting effect a doll had on her mother-in-law.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital created BLOOM Blog to bring together the wisdom of families and professionals in childhood disability.

One assisted living home company has brought dolls which sound like and resemble tiny humans to residents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

8th March 2016.

Doll therapy is so beneficial for those who are drawn to it. Having therapy dolls displayed in visible locations on memory care units, and particularly in a nursery life station setting, provides t…

Here are 3 of my favorite play therapy interventions for all ages. I have found play comes naturally to all people, it is tangible and best of all gets you “out of your head.” It can be…

Supporters say it helps those with dementia, but the sight of an older person cuddling an ‘empathy doll’ can disturb relatives, reports Sue Learner

For the first time in over 60 years, Mattel has launched a Barbie that has Down's syndrome – and chose model Ellie Goldstein (who also has Down's) to launch

While prepping for this week's Studio 5 segment, I came across these darling toothpick dolls. They are so easy to make, and inexpensive! All you need is toothpicks, cut like this: Embroidery floss, in whatever color you want. I like #739 for the skin color. Embroidery floss is not expensive, and can be purchased at most craft or sewing stores. I got mine at Ben Franklin, for $.39 each. Alene's Tacky Glue: First, glue the legs on, as shown in the photo above. Let them dry. Place a small dot…

The document discusses the use of healing dolls as a therapeutic art intervention in workshops led by Margaret M. McGuinness. It explores the historical significance of dolls in rituals and their psychological benefits in therapy, addressing diverse clinical populations, including at-risk youth and adults facing various challenges. Participants learn key concepts related to healing dolls and their application in different therapeutic contexts, emphasizing the healing nature of the creative…

Activities to encourage doll play and all the reasons why doll play is valuable for your child.

Worry dolls! Childhood memories! lol I've used quite a few of these over my lifetime! ^_^

Our disabled dolls now come with equipment! Wheelchairs, crutches, prosthetic limbs, walkers, gym mats and more!

Hello old blog! It’s been so long I’ve almost forgotten about you but I wanted to do a post about my most recent foray into doll making- the pediatric physical therapy doll! This was a …

Quick and Easy Worry Doll Craft For Kids

One woman decided to change the world by opening up a doll shop on Etsy and these special needs dolls are inclusive of everyone!

My week started off with some Worry Doll making for one of my groups. I forgot how much fun they can be to make! Here’s a little bit of a worry doll making how to: Muñeca Quitapenas = Dolls […