Jennifer Hayes, PhD

Jennifer Hayes, PhD Jennifer Hayes, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S, is an Assistant Professor of Psychology (UMass Global- A nonprofit affiliate) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a Registered Play-Therapist-Supervisor and trained in Polyvagal theory as a Safe and Sound Protocol provider. Her practice is rooted in rural mental health, where her passion was ignited. Dr. Hayes holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in child and adolescent therapy. Dr. Hayes is an AAMFT Clinical Fellow, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, a Professional Member of the Association for Play Therapy, and an Associate member with the APA.

How to Use Inner Processes in Play Therapy to Help Traumatized Children

By Jennifer Hayes, PhD on 5/30/23 - 3:06 AM

In the spirit of Polyvagal Theory, a Safe and Sound Protocol therapist uses their internal process in play therapy to connect with a traumatized child