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196 | Separation Anxiety in Play Therapy: When Children Want Parents in the Playroom
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I address a question from Shannon in Iowa regarding managing separation anxiety when children want to bring a parent into the playroom. This is a common challenge in child-centered play therapy (CCPT), and I provide guidance on maintaining the therapeutic environment while respecting the child's need for security. The playroom is a special space reserved for the therapist and the child, and allowing a parent in can disrupt the process and relationship-building in CCPT.
I explain how to manage these moments by acknowledging the child's feelings…
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