305 | Shared Walls and Noisy Lobbies: Preserving the CCPT Playroom Environment

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy · May 30, 2025 · 13m

In this episode, I answer a question from Jill in Pennsylvania about how to handle playrooms that share a wall with a waiting area—and the issues that come with that setup. From parents commenting on sessions to kids reacting to sounds from the lobby, these scenarios are more common than you might think. I share the strategies I've used in my own practice to mitigate sound, preserve the integrity of the playroom, and maintain strong therapeutic boundaries.

I also offer scripts and practical language you can use to set clear expectations with parents from the very first meeting, as well as how…