Jacqueline Scherer, LMSW, RPT™ is a seasoned professional with over twenty-three years of experience working with children, youth and families. Jacqueline is both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist ™. As a foster parent for over thirteen years, and a mother to three children, Jacqueline has demonstrated her commitment to promoting healing through play, both in her home and community. Jacqueline has led various initiatives such as Stand Up For Kids Olympia, WA Chapter and Co-pioneering the first THP+ Program in San Diego, CA. She has also contributed significantly to the field by piloting a traumatic grief curriculum for children, advocating for educational rights, and serving as a crisis clinician for children in Kent County. Jacqueline's dedication extends beyond direct practice as she actively engages in teaching and speaking engagements, sharing her expertise in grief, trauma, and play with clinicians, teachers, and community members. Her recent endeavor, THE PLAYGROUNDgr Podcast, further amplifies her mission by inviting local experts to share their insights on healing through play. Jacqueline's passion for play therapy and play-based strategies led her to create THE PLAYGROUNDgr, driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to the healing power of play. Through her ongoing leadership roles, such as sitting Board Member of the Michigan Association of Play Therapy and her leadership role as Chair of the Midtown Neighborhood Association, Jacqueline continues to advocate for safe and accessible play and play therapy services for all. Interested in learning more about Jacqueline's leadership in our community or the world of play? Email her at jacqueline@theplaygroundgr.org
