392 | CCPT Mythbusters: The "Innovation" Myth in Play Therapy

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy · Apr 28, 2026 · 19m

In this episode, I introduce a new series on the podcast—CCPT Mythbusters—and we begin by tackling what I believe is one of the most pervasive myths in the field: that child-centered play therapy needs innovation. I explain how the field often defines "innovation" as applying models to new populations, integrating multiple theoretical approaches, or repackaging techniques. While those efforts may be creative, they are not innovation within the model itself. If a model is effective, empirically supported, and grounded in a solid theoretical foundation, changing it is not progress—it's a loss…