Krysten Taprell

I am a Psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children and families. I have worked in many settings including schools, Private Practice and Government agencies. I have extensive experience working with people on the Autistic Spectrum as well as conducting diagnostic assessments. In this time I found that I was seeing the same issues coming through my door, requiring the same strategies. While some difficulties will need regular sessions with a qualified Psychologist, sometimes parents just need a few tips and creative ideas to bring change to their children's lives. I hope to offer you proven strategies and playful activities that children respond to. This is why I created my website www.thetherapistparent.com

I found that I would regularly see children who are anxious about sleep and specifically having nightmares. My book, "The Dream Director" gives children the skills to take control of their own dreams and empowers them to change the endings of their dreams. The character in the book explains that dreams are like movies in your head. Just like movies, dreams can be changed by you, the director. The book uses humorous examples of dreams and how they can be changed to reduce fear around sleep.