278 | CCPT Purism: The Core Tenets & Conditions That Shaped Child-Centered Play Therapy

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy · Mar 11, 2025 · 24m

In this episode, I continue the CCPT Purism series with a deep dive into the core tenets and core conditions of Child-Centered Play Therapy. I walk through Rogers' foundational ideas—including the tendency to actualize, self-concept, and the organismic valuing process—and explain how these principles shape our understanding of children and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship.

I also break down the three core conditions Rogers identified as necessary for growth: unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. These are not techniques to apply—they are ways of being that…