442 | When Parents Feel Kept in the Dark: Protecting Confidentiality in CCPT

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy · Oct 15, 2026 · 13m · transcript

In this episode, I answer a question about one of the more delicate aspects of child-centered play therapy: how do we protect a child's confidentiality while reassuring parents who are worried about being kept in the dark? When a child shares something significant with their therapist but hasn't told their parents, it's understandable that parents may feel hurt, confused, or concerned. I explain why we need to establish clear expectations from the very beginning about what we can and cannot disclose, including the distinction between discussing broad themes and progress versus revealing the…