334 | Preparing Parents for What's Coming: Set Expectations Early or Struggle Later

Play Therapy Podcast: A Master-Class in Child-Centered Play Therapy · Sep 4, 2025 · 17m

In this episode, I answer two important questions from McKenzie in Illinois—both centered around session frequency and resistance during therapy. I explain why weekly sessions are ideal in child-centered play therapy and how communicating that clearly from the very beginning with parents sets the tone for consistency and progress. I also explore the reality of avoidance and resistance—not just early in the process, but even during the work phase—and how this shows up especially with anxious children.

We dive into the idea that resistance isn't always a setback; it can actually signal…