Episode 8- Setting up the Playroom: Tools, Toys and Environment

The Play Therapy Circle · Sep 4, 2025 · 35m · transcript

Kylie Ellison explores how to set up a therapeutic playroom from a child-centered play therapy (CCPT) perspective, highlighting the importance of intentional toy selection, clear layout, and safety. She emphasizes that quality over quantity matters, and that therapists should choose resources they feel congruent and comfortable with. Beyond the physical setup, Kylie reminds listeners that the therapist’s presence—through empathy, consistency, and unconditional positive regard—is central to creating a safe and healing space.