Episode 19- Self Care for Play Therapists

The Play Therapy Circle · Nov 20, 2025 · 38m · transcript

In this episode we tackle therapist burn out and ensuring you are taking care of yourself - not just others! Kylie reflects honestly on her own exhaustion and lack of breaks this year to open a conversation about self-care (or “how you’re really doing”) as a play therapist. She highlights the emotional load of holding trauma, staying attuned, and being a regulated, safe presence, and frames self-care not as a luxury but as a professional responsibility that protects against burnout and compassion fatigue. Kylie offers three key “pillars”: professional boundaries (manageable caseloads, breaks…